Notes from the Autism Education Summit

Notes from the Autism Education Summit

In the beginning of the autism epidemic, conferences included practitioners and families interested in assisting patients in their journey toward recovery. As the information has become more extensive and complicated, the needs and expectations of various parties...
Sensory Processing Issues in Autism

Sensory Processing Issues in Autism

What do parents mean when they express concern that their child “has sensory issues?” Even the DSM 5.0 now lists sensory processing differences as a core diagnostic symptom. A new study appeared last week showing that children on the spectrum actually...
Medical Marijuana for Autism

Medical Marijuana for Autism

Families pose lots of questions, lately, about the use of cannabis products for children who experience signs and symptoms of ASD. This brief review explores the latest available evidence regarding experience, safety and efficacy. Background A...
Seven Critical Developmental Milestones for Autism

Seven Critical Developmental Milestones for Autism

Unless there is a change of heart by the powers-that-be, pediatricians will continue to leave concerns about developing autism in mom’s and dad’s hands. Since ASD is among the most common modern childhood disorders, here is an informal, but well-informed...
Docs, Glocks and Autism

Docs, Glocks and Autism

Miami Herald July 28, 2015 Appeals court upholds doctor-patient gun law According to the article, “The law subjects healthcare providers to possible sanctions, including fines and loss of license, if they discuss or record information in a patient’s chart about...