A Real Autism Story

A Real Autism Story

My amazing journey in this practice of Special Needs Pediatric Medicine is about to take another interesting turn. Over a decade ago, I started researching, observing and testing children for ASD, then working at the county’s first autism clinic. It became clear...
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...
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...
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...