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Sleeping Sickness Medicine for Autism?

Sleeping Sickness Medicine for Autism?

by | Jun 6, 2017

The use of suramin is based on a new paradigm that takes into account the diversity of possible causes of autism, both environmental and genetic. That such a new direction in research is being explored is exciting and hopeful.

Is there an Autism ‘Smart Gene’?

Is there an Autism ‘Smart Gene’?

by | May 28, 2017

In this study, autism is linked to intelligence, rather than a decades-long belief that, “We just used to call it retardation.” This finding could offer hope that patients who successfully shed the sensory and social stigmata, have an additional IQ cushion to achieve success.

Parents Helping Other Parents Battling Autism and ADHD

Parents Helping Other Parents Battling Autism and ADHD

by | May 21, 2017

In the vacuum created by modern medicine’s shortcoming regarding autism diagnosis and treatment, has arisen a number of other parent warriors. These are intelligent, dedicated, caring individuals, who have researched the data and applied various treatments to their children, often, trying it out on themselves first. They have observed various amounts of success, depending on their child’s specific difficulties. Some achieve remarkable results, and wish to pay it forward.

Thanks, Moms, for Your Special Attention

Thanks, Moms, for Your Special Attention

by | May 14, 2017

I have learned most of my art – about toilet training, time management, addressing stims, GF/CF, cluster classes, IEPs, sensory conditioning and much much, more – from the insightful and relentless mothers who are determined to help their child recover.

Speech Apraxia and Autism Misbehavior

Speech Apraxia and Autism Misbehavior

by | May 7, 2017

Is it true? Could tantrums, “… in large part be intrinsic to autism and not driven by developmental processes, such as language.” Is it important? Why? Perhaps, such insight could provide a more effective and efficient window of treatment options.

An Autism Doctor’s Earliest Signs

An Autism Doctor’s Earliest Signs

by | Apr 30, 2017

I have examined thousands of high risk infants, and the younger siblings of many ASD patients over the years. This is my top ten list of physical signs in the first 18 months that should raise suspicion, and demand answers, not dismissive pats on the head, accompanied by a professional’s proclamation, “I wouldn’t worry!”

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