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Neurodiversity and Autism

Neurodiversity and Autism

by | Apr 3, 2016

Calling the epidemic ‘Autism Spectrum Disorder’ is, paradoxically, both accurate and imprecise. It is valid to the extent that, given our present state of ignorance, there exists an array of individuals who fit a common diagnostic category. However, it comprises too many people with a myriad of conditions. Under the present state-of-the-art, there are those who are just, well, neuro-diverse!

The Life Span of Autism

The Life Span of Autism

by | Mar 27, 2016

Certain basic issues, such as improving the general health of those most affected with ASD, proper housing and nutrition shouldn’t require lots of resources to study and implement. Understanding epilepsy, seizure control and psychiatric care will, obviously, take more time.

Speech, Apraxia and Therapy

Speech, Apraxia and Therapy

by | 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

A Letter to Autism Researchers

by | 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

Evidence-Based Pediatric Special Needs Medicine

by | 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

High vs. Low Functioning Autism

by | 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.

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