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The Best Autism Doctors

The Best Autism Doctors

It's that time of year in journalism  - The Best Doctors in America, The Best Physicians on the East Coast, The Best Ear Nose and Throat Guys on this side of town. Even if that is true, that these dudes are really the best doctors, most people aren't going to actually...

How To Cure Autism in One Day

How To Cure Autism in One Day

There are many millions of pages on the Internet that Google links to "autism". The second highest on that list of "autism advice" (@ the time of this post) Advice to parents who discover their child is autistic, which is from a 1996 listserv. The first question, "I...

Another Autism Spectrum

Another Autism Spectrum

I saw two new patients today with completely different ASD presentations, sort of. I mean, they both presented with infantile autism and had delays in speech, social isolation, and movement disorders. It's how they presented to the medical system that is so different....

Should You Be Worried About Autism in Your Child?

Should You Be Worried About Autism in Your Child?

First, Autism Spectrum Disorder has got to be a major concern for every new parent. For everyone, in fact - grandparents, neighbors, and schoolmates - we all know someone who might be autistic. That sort of takes care of the "Is it really happening more?" question,...

I Couldn’t Do It

I Couldn’t Do It

One of my recent families consists of twin boys who are quite affected in their autism. They seem to be in ill health constantly. There is a never-ending stream of doctors’ appointments, therapies, schools and IEPs, medications, supplements, and special meals. Plus,...

Sometimes, I don’t think that I am making a dent

Sometimes, I don’t think that I am making a dent

I was speaking to a young, bright, well-trained pediatrician the other night about my experiences helping families of autistic children. Granted, I was representing my belief that there could be iatrogenic causes to some of the diseases we are now seeing. When faced...

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