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...
Seeking More, Better Autism Updates

Seeking More, Better Autism Updates

Every day, there is more information about this enigmatic epidemic. The Newsworthy tab on this site is useful for keeping up with some of the more controversial or confusing topics. There never seems to be enough reputable, understandable, and useful news for families...
Response to Inaction by US Task Force on Autism

Response to Inaction by US Task Force on Autism

August 8, 2015 This week, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force on screening for autism disorder in young children recommended that more research needs to be performed before they can propose the institution of a formal program. In a 2011 special article in...
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...
Fixing Facebook Autism

Fixing Facebook Autism

A couple of years ago, I wrote complaining of TheAutismDoctor.com’s condition of Facebook Autism. The symptoms included social media isolation, repetitive posting of signs and symptoms, and trouble with digital communication. But recently, merely by posting...
The Media and Autism

The Media and Autism

Emily Willingham, Forbes blogger and self-appointed autism expert, couldn’t let the story about the death of Dr. Jeffrey Bradstreet pass without injecting her two cents.Dr. W commenced her comments with a 2,000 by 1000 pixel, scary picture of a syringe and...