Folate Issues and Autism

Folate Issues and Autism

Findings presented this month by Johns Hopkins’ researchers showed that high levels of the vitamin increased the risk of autism, as did an excess of B12; and the combination increased the chances even more.Recent media attention regarding an association...
Mothers Day Wishes

Mothers Day Wishes

This is dedicated to all of the incredible Mothers who deal with ASD and the associated symptoms every day. You are not alone. We’re not seeking miracle cures Just small miracles. I wish that I had more time for… My affected child, the other kid(s), my...
Neurodiversity and Autism

Neurodiversity and Autism

We are not going to cure cancer. Eventually, medical science will successfully treat melanoma, breast cancer, or lymphoma. One disease at-a-time, with discovery and experience along the way. Likewise, there will come an understanding of the underlying causes,...
The Life Span of Autism

The Life Span of Autism

Last week, Autistica, a UK “… charity which both funds and campaigns for medical research to understand the causes of autism, improve diagnosis, and develop new treatments and interventions…” released a report that received worldwide attention....
A Letter to Autism Researchers

A Letter to Autism Researchers

The title of a recent article in the Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition was Evaluation of Intestinal Function in Children with Autism and Gastrointestinal Symptoms. The headlines featured by most of the lay press, “Tests Show No Specific...
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...