CONFERENCES
Eleventh Annual International Conference on Shaken Baby Syndrome by the National Center on SBSSeptember 12 - 14, 2010 in Atlanta, GA The highly successful conferences held every other year focus on four areas of expertise; legal challenges in SBS cases, evidenced and creative prevention programs and initiatives, the latest medical information and research, and support for and rehabilitation for families and victims of shaken baby syndrome (AHT) including rehabilitation and continuum of care issues.
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Signs & Symptoms Shaken Children Can Have Learning Disabilities We know that even 25% of children who appear to have no bad effects from having been shaken can still experience learning disabilities when they ... READ MORE |
Education is Prevention
Shaken Baby Syndrome is 100% preventable.
A major step in prevention will be achieved if the public health message "Never Shake a Baby" can be made part of our culture, just like "Don't Drink and Drive". Many people don't know that shaking a baby or a toddler can be dangerous.
is two fold.
1. Educate the public about the serious medical and legal consequences of shaking a baby, provide methods of coping with the stressful demands of a crying baby or difficult toddler, and provide guidance on selecting caregivers for infants and young children.
2. Deliver tailored messaging with coping information to those who are at higher risk of shaking a baby, and equip those providing guidance and service to high-risk groups with the appropriate Never Shake A Baby Arizona prevention resources.