Developmental & Behavioral Resources

Rady Children’s Health Services Developmental and Behavioral Team strives to educate patients and parents about developmental issues in children – and the signs that may indicate that need for an evaluation by a physical therapist. Click on the links below for doctor-reviewed articles.

• Movement, Coordination, and Your Newborn
• Movement, Coordination, and Your 1- to 3-Month-Old
• Movement, Coordination, and Your 4- to 7-Month-Old
• Movement, Coordination, and Your 8- to 12-Month-Old
• Movement, Coordination, and Your 1- to 2-Year-Old

Orthopedic/Sports Medicine Resource Material

• ACL Injury
• Ankle Sprains
• Core Stabilization Program
• Posture and Body Mechanics
• Proper Form for Squats, Lunges and Hopping
• Osgood-Schlatter Disease 
• Sever’s Disease
• Warm-up and Injury Prevention
• Video: Dynamic Warm-Up

Developmental Health and Wellness Resources

• HealthyChildren.org
  This website from the American Academy of Pediatrics provides information on how to keep your child healthy, with topics including nutrition, sports, fitness and emotional wellness.
• Zerotothree.org
  Since 1977, they  have translated their expertise in the science of early childhood development into pioneering programs, field-leading training and resources, and responsive policy solutions.
  • Nurturing healthy minds handouts; age range: 0-36 months
  • Your Baby’s Development (milestones) handouts: 0-36 months
  • Screen Sense: Setting the Record Straight

• Down Syndrome Association of San Diego
• DS Action

Lymphedema Resources

• Lymphedema Management at Rady Children’s
• National Lymphedema Network