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Information and insight about behavioral and developmental pediatrics, and the issues your children may be facing.
Your Gut Health and Allergies: Nurturing Your Child’s Well-Being
As a parent, you undoubtedly want the best for your child's health and well-being. In recent years, the intricate connection between gut health and allergies has gained increasing attention in the field of integrative pediatrics. The emerging research in this area...
The Importance of Sleep and Its Effect on Developmental Health
In the world of pediatrics, a subject that frequently comes up is the quality of a child's sleep. Sleep is a fundamental aspect of a child's overall well-being and is intrinsically linked to their developmental health. In this blog, we'll delve into the importance of...
Selective Mutism in Children: What is It and How to Treat It
In the realm of pediatric healthcare, understanding and addressing a wide range of conditions is crucial to providing comprehensive care for young patients. One such condition that demands attention is "Selective Mutism in Children." Selective Mutism is a complex...
Managing Back to School Anxiety and Stress for Children and the Family
The excitement of going back to school can often be accompanied by anxiety and stress for both children and their families. Whether it's the anticipation of a new school year, social pressures, or the challenges of balancing school and extracurricular activities, it's...
Behavior Challenges through the Lens of Curiosity
Parenting is a beautiful - and painful - journey filled with joy and grief. As parents, we support our children but often don’t know how to manage behavioral challenges. (I know the same happens to me!) We love our kids but hate that behavior! For me, it’s the...
Understanding Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) in Children
In recent years, Pathological Demand Avoidance, or PDA for short, has gained recognition as a distinct profile within the spectrum of autism or ADHD. It's crucial for parents and caregivers to understand this condition, as it can significantly impact a child's...
Discover How IntellxxDNA Genome Testing Optimizes Neuro-Developmental Care
In the field of pediatrics, understanding the intricate interplay between genetics and neuro-development is crucial for providing personalized care to children with mental health concerns. Orchid Pediatrics is committed to offering cutting-edge solutions to optimize...
Gut Microbiome: Testing for Babies, Kids, Teens, and Adults through Tiny Health
At Orchid Pediatrics, we prioritize your family's health and well-being. That's why we're excited to offer cutting-edge testing services through our partnership with Tiny Health. In this blog post, we'll explore the significance of testing the gut microbiome and why...
How Measuring Your Cognitive Performance Can Optimize Brain Health
At Orchid Pediatrics, we are committed to cognitive health, which is why we are introducing cognitive performance assessments from Creyos Health to measure how your brain is doing over time. Our treatment will now include a quick, fun series of tasks that objectively...
Autism Testing Doesn’t Help Many Girls
Current autism testing tends to exclude girls and women from diagnosis of autism, per MIT study. ADOS is seen as the "gold standard" for autism testing by many clinics, insurance companies and clinicians. What if I were to tell you that the ADOS makes it hard for...
Contact Orchid Pediatrics
Use the brief form below to contact developmental pediatrician, Joy Eberhardt.
Phone & Email
(503) 208-4007
info@orchidpediatrics.com
Office Location
4850 SW Scholls Ferry Rd.
Suite 301
Portland, OR 97225