Studies have shown that medication is effective in treating the symptoms of ADHD alone or in combination with behavioral interventions.
Read MoreImportant Announcement re: After Hours Advice Line
As you know medical costs continue to climb and we are currently confronted with the need to change, and pay significantly more for, our after hours advice calls. We are committed to providing thorough and timely medical advice for your family, including after hours.
After an extensive search and review process, we are pleased to announce that starting on 2/1/24 we, along with all UBCP-affiliated practices, will be offering after hours advice through a new group, Anytime Pediatrics.
When our office is closed, including on holidays, you may call Anytime Pediatrics for advice at (623) 663-1707. As before, if your child needs an after-hours appointment, appointments can be made at GoHealth in Oakland. One important change to note is that we will bill your insurance for these calls, and that these calls may be subject to a co-pay, co-insurance, or deductible, if not covered by your insurance.
Prior to making an after-hour call, the providers at Berkeley Pediatrics recommend that you look up your child’s symptoms on the AAP website healthychildren.org symptom checker:
https://www.healthychildren.or...
Studies have shown that medication is effective in treating the symptoms of ADHD alone or in combination with behavioral interventions.
Read MoreYour child’s or teen’s doctor will determine whether your child or teen has ADHD by using standard guidelines developed by the American Academy of Pediatrics specifically for children, teens, and young adults 4 to 18 years of age. It is difficult to diagnose ADHD in children younger than 4 years.
Read MoreCommon questions and answers from the American Academy of Pediatrics about attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
Read MoreChildren with ADHD have symptoms that fall into 3 groups: inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.
Read MoreADHD is one of the most studied conditions of childhood, and it may be caused by a number of things. Once the diagnosis is confirmed, the outlook for most children who receive treatment of ADHD is encouraging. There is no specific cure for ADHD, but many treatment options are available to manage the
Read MoreBehavior management skills that can be included in a Care Plan include
Read MoreHelping children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) may mean they need medication. Information from the American Academy of Pediatrics about medications for children with ADHD.
Read MoreInformation from the American Academy of Pediatrics about behavioral therapy for a child with ADHD.
Read MoreHealthy gums and teeth are important to your child’s overall health. This is why your child’s doctor will talk with you about good dental habits even before your child’s first tooth appears.
Read MoreNo one knows for sure how many children have suppressed immune systems. It is becoming more common as more children receive transplants and survive serious problems with their immune systems like HIV. Some children have temporary alterations in their immune system from medications and the immune system
Read MoreEstimates are that up to 20% of infants and young children may be affected by eczema at some point. There is no good data about how frequently hives and contact dermatitis occur.
Read MoreAllergies are very common. In a national study of children with special health care needs, 53% had allergies of some type.
Read MoreAnaphylaxis is a life-threatening allergic reaction that affects the whole body. It happens when the body intensely responds to an allergen.
Read MoreAsthma is one of the most common chronic diseases in children, affecting between 5% and 10%.
Read MoreBehavior management skills that can be included in a Care Plan include
Read MoreAutism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are a group of developmental disabilities caused by a problem with the brain. Children with ASDs have trouble in 3 core areas of their development.
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