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Autism at the Doctor’s Office

Autism at the Doctor’s Office

by | Feb 17, 2013

When a patient who suffers from difficulty with receptive and expressive language is taken to a place of such foreboding, it isn’t difficult to imagine the anxiety and agitation that will inevitably accompany that fateful trip. Often, the child has been prodded and ‘stuck’ many times, been placed in rooms with strangers, too much light, unusual noises and odors that make even the most neuro-typical adult tremble in anticipation of the too familiar or the unknown.

United for Autism?

United for Autism?

by | Feb 9, 2013

“The teacher said that my child doesn’t listen… The Speech and Language therapist said to use only one language… The DAN! Doctor wants my child to take… The OT said that the child needs practice… My in-laws say that nothing is wrong… I read something on the Internet about… Somebody-I-know-who-knew-someone-with-autism-who-got-better said…”

Can Autism Be Cured?

Can Autism Be Cured?

by | Feb 3, 2013

When children progress and achieve, as they appear to recover neuro-typical abilities, mainstream medicine remains skeptical….This study helps to set a standard for describing return of function for affected patients. Such precise definitions are an important beginning as we attempt to gain a better understanding of this developmental epidemic.

On Preventing Autism

On Preventing Autism

by | Jan 27, 2013

My biggest concerns are the overuse of antibiotics, and when pediatricians give vaccinations while a child is sick, even if the child had negative reactions to previous vaccinations, give extra ‘shots’ to make up the schedule, or do not take other comorbidities (such as diarrhea, asthma or eczema) into account. This is one area where we might see a reduction – if the experts would just listen to the parents.

Autism, Viagra, and Diflucan

Autism, Viagra, and Diflucan

by | Jan 12, 2013

The chemicals that ARE approved for autism show little evidence of their value. Anyway, manufacturers do not even claim to address the core delays of ‘Socialization’ and ‘Communication’. So, let’s not get too excited about the off-label use of medications to help children who have autism.

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