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Autism and Feeding Struggles: How are They Related
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Early Childhood DevelopmentInfant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN)
This infographic provides information and statistics on the relation between autism spectrum disorders and feeding challenges related to sensory processing.
OHCHR Training Package on the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Early Childhood Development
This training package builds the capacity of national stakeholders to implement and monitor the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and its Optional Protocol.
It's About Ability: An Explanation of the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities
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Early Childhood Development
This booklet and learning guide explain the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities, why it was created, and how it can help people with disabilities realize their rights.
The Blue Box: Promoting the Development of All Children through Routines and Play
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Early Childhood DevelopmentMental Health
This brief provides an overview of the Blue Box, a tool that involves parents and caregivers to prevent or mitigate developmental delay of children ages 2 months to 3 years through the act of play.
Assessment of Growth and Nutrition in Children with Cerebral Palsy
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Growth Monitoring and PromotionMicronutrient Interventions
This manuscript provides an update on the assessment of growth and nutrition in children with cerebral palsy and similar neurodevelopmental disabilities.
BreastfeedingComplementary FeedingInfant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN)
The goal of this course is to empower local professionals to be able to train mothers and caregivers on effective feeding for a child with cleft lip and/or palate.
Feeding Matters Infant and Child Feeding Questionnaire
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Infant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN)
This questionnaire is an age-specific tool designed to identify potential feeding concerns and facilitate discussion with all members of the child’s health care team.
SPOON's Feeding and Nutrition Package for Vulnerable Children
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Growth Monitoring and PromotionInfant and Young Child Nutrition (IYCN)Micronutrient Interventions
This brief describes the SPOON's Feeding and Nutrition Package, which is for organizations that serve children with disabilities or children outside family care.
Baby Friendly Spaces: Holistic Approach for Pregnant, Lactating Women and their Very Young Children in Emergency
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Acute MalnutritionEmergency NutritionMental Health
Baby Friendly Spaces is a holistic psychosocial program that aims to provide comprehensive support to children and their caregivers in emergency situations.
This toolkit aims to train health professionals and birth attendants in early identification of birth defects, appropriate examination of newborns, and early referral for treatment.