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Shaken Baby Syndrome

Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) is the collection of signs and symptoms resulting from the violent shaking of an infant or small child. Use the following resources to find information on signs and symptoms, prevention strategies, and other research on this type of abuse.

	National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome An organization working to prevent SBS through the development and implementation of education, programs, public policy, and research to establish networks for, support, and train families, caregivers, and professionals. Also see the Period of PURPLE Crying® SBS prevention program.

Educating Parents About Shaken Baby Syndrome
Hill
Children's Hospitals Today, Spring 2007
Information on several State initiatives to address SBS, including a profile of a hospital-based parent education program that provides parents with an informative video and information that normalizes crying and offers parents coping mechanisms.

Findings in Older Children With Abusive Head Injury: Does Shaken-Child Syndrome Exist?
Salehi-Had, Brandt, Rosas, & Rogers
Pediatrics, 117(5), 2006
Study results find that SBS-like symptoms are possible in children two years of age or older; SBS should be considered when evaluating abusive head injury in older children.

Inflicted Childhood Neurotrauma
Reece & Nicholson (Eds.) (2003)
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Topics include definitions, incidence, diagnosis, evaluation, and rehabilitation of Shaken Baby Syndrome.

Shaken Baby Syndrome
American Humane Association (2003)
General information on Shaken Baby Syndrome including what happens, why it happens, and what you can do.

The Shaken Baby Syndrome: A Multidisciplinary Approach
Lazoritz & Palusci (2001)
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Provides a multidisciplinary perspective of the diagnosis, prosecution, and prevention of SBS, including information about symptoms, the characteristics of abusers, investigation procedures, and child advocacy.

Silenced Angels: The Medical, Legal, and Social Aspects of Shaken Baby Syndrome
Peinkofer (2002)
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Examines many of the medical, legal, and social considerations involved in identifying cases of SBS and prosecuting offending parents.

A Simple Model, A Vital Purpose: Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome
National Association of Children's Hospitals and Related Institutions (2003)
Examples of several States’ implementation of an education program to prevent SBS, including key challenges faced and lessons learned.

Updated on February 24, 2010