Evidence-Based Pediatric Special Needs Medicine

Evidence-Based Pediatric Special Needs Medicine

At an autism fundraiser lately, I took the opportunity to speak with one of the leaders in our local treatment community. I felt that his understanding of complementary and alternative protocols was limited at best, and looked upon with suspicion and even derision at...
High vs. Low Functioning Autism

High vs. Low Functioning Autism

After a thorough history and physical examination, if there is an autism diagnosis, parents frequently ask the question, “So, do you think that my child is high or low functioning? How much autism does my child have?” They are especially thinking,...
Premies and Autism

Premies and Autism

As a practicing neonatologist for over 25 years, it has actually come as bit of a surprise that premature infants are more likely to develop signs and symptoms that are associated with autism. In an earlier position as the Director of one of the largest neonatal units...
Get Your Child Off the Couch and Out of the House

Get Your Child Off the Couch and Out of the House

I watched a tv commercial recently, recommending that families should play outdoors for at least an hour a day. “The NFL PLAY 60 Challenge teaches educators and children to integrate health and fitness into daily classroom lessons.” What a great idea! It...
Escaping the Spectrum: Focus Attention Hyperactivity

Escaping the Spectrum: Focus Attention Hyperactivity

“Teaching is the one profession that creates all other professions.” Late November, 2015 Note to the teacher: We will be going down to the Dr. in South Florida.  If you have any new concerns with him academically, socially, etc, please let me know and I...