The American Heart Association recently published a scientific statement in the journal Circulation stating that children born with congenital heart defects have an increased risk for development disorders. "Children with congenital heart disease deemed high-risk, periodic re-evaluation for developmental disorders is recommended throughout infancy and childhood at 12 to 24 months, 3 to 5 years and 11-12 years of age." Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia state that nearly half of children born with a complex congenital heart defect experience neurodevelopmental problems, such as impaired fine motor skills and learning difficulties with nearly 30 percent having attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). CHOP's Neurocardiac Research Group is examining this occurrence in children with CHD and investigating what the best therapies are and what can be done for prevention in the future. The Mended Little Hearts Organization is hosting an informative webinar on Neurodevelopmental Issues and CHD on Friday, September 7, 2012 at 3pm EST. Visit Mended Little Hearts to sign up for this free webinar.
A resource for children thriving with Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome
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