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Speech, Apraxia and Therapy

by Dr. Brian Udell | Mar 20, 2016

Biomedical intervention is available for the modern patient to address problems with muscle tone, fog, and processing, in order to better address oro-motor function, and therefore increase chances of successfully addressing speech apraxia.

A Letter to Autism Researchers

by Dr. Brian Udell | Mar 13, 2016

The authors noted that, “Common problems such as gastroesophageal reflux or constipation may present with atypical symptoms such as stereotypical behaviors, aggression, or self-injurious behaviors…” They concluded, “There is no evidence to support that gastrointestinal disorders cause autism.”

Evidence-Based Pediatric Special Needs Medicine

by Dr. Brian Udell | Mar 7, 2016

Antibiotics for colds, Tamiflu for upper respiratory infections, and anti-seizure medications, are all routinely prescribed with less-than-solid evidence. Not to mention the complete lack of a laboratory investigation. Where is the evidence for these interventions?

High vs. Low Functioning Autism

by Dr. Brian Udell | Feb 28, 2016

It depends on the underlying cause(s), the child’s age, developmental trajectory and skill set at the time of diagnosis, the response to therapies so far, and how they go on to respond to the various treatment regimes.

Helping Pediatricians Understand Autism

by Dr. Brian Udell | Feb 21, 2016

This week, the American Academy of Pediatrics released a ‘Final Recommendation Statement on Autism Screening’. They confirmed the Task Force’s belief that early screening could lead to unnecessary concern for the parents. Here’s the thing… THE PARENTS ARE ALREADY WORRIED.

Reading, Texting, and Arithmetic for Special Needs Children

by Dr. Brian Udell | Feb 14, 2016

Handwriting has been included in the necessary skill set that any educated person should possess. Well, it’s the 21st century, and we need to revisit that requirement.

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