Pediatric Patient Education
The physicians at Austin Regional Clinic practice the preventive care model of medicine. We believe it is important to keep you well so that you and your family have less medical emergencies. For that reason we publish a variety of patient education materials to keep you informed, healthy and safe. Included on this page are links that allow you to view and print various pamphlets that we give to our patients when they visit our offices. We hope you find this information helpful.
Pediatric Advisor
An online index of over 1000 pediatric topics: Pediatric Advisor
Pediatric Patient Education
The following are Well-Check newsletters with information to guide you through the different stages of your child's development (in PDF form) en español:
First Check-Up
Two-Week Checkup
Two-Month Checkup
Four-Month Checkup
Sixth-Month Checkup
Nine-Month Checkup
Twelve-Month Checkup
Two-Year Checkup
Four-Year Checkup
Five-Year Checkup
Six to Ten-Year Checkup
Eleven to Fourteen Year Checkup
How to select a pediatrician:
Selecting a Pediatrician
Information on caring for the health of your newborn:
Newborn Booklet
Immunization Schedule:
Recommended Childhood Immunization Schedule, 0-6 years (2008)
Recommended Adolescent Immunization Schedule, 7-18 years (2008)
Getting help for your child with a school or behavioral problem:
How to Get Help for My Child
Understanding and managing asthma:
Asthma Booklet
Healthy lifestyle choices for kids; a child's guide to healthy food and exercise:
Feeling Good Nutrition Booklet
The importance of iron in your adolescent's diet:
Iron-Clad Facts for Adolescents
A guide for building strong bones in adolescents:
Start Today to Build Strong Bones
Information on important sun saftey tips for kids:
Sun Saftey Tips
Information about the possible warning signs of childhood cancer:
Know the Warning Signs of Possible Childhood Cancer
Support group for children and teenagers with congenital limb differences or amputations:
Kids with a Difference
Over-the-Counter Medication for Children
Dosing Chart
Finding a Counselor/Therapist for your Child
Child-Counselor-Therapy
Finding a Counselor/Therapist for your Teenager
Teenager-Counselor-Therapy
Getting Help/Counselor/Therapy for yourself
Getting Help-Counselor/Therapy
Free Diabetes Educational Material is available from Texas Department of State Health Services. This site offers materials that can be downloaded via the internet or a hardcopy can be obtained by filling out an online form.
Mental Health Resources:
Central Texas Pediatric Mental Health Resources
