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Speech Apraxia and Autism Misbehavior

Speech Apraxia and Autism Misbehavior

Is it true? Could tantrums, “… in large part be intrinsic to autism and not driven by developmental processes, such as language.” Is it important? Why? Perhaps, such insight could provide a more effective and efficient window of treatment options.

Rerun: Autism, Apraxia, and the Oboe

Rerun: Autism, Apraxia, and the Oboe

Shortly after starting speech therapy, it is not uncommon for our parents to be informed by the professional that their child has speech apraxia. Here's the thing, the child does not have autism AND an inability to produce words. In the vast majority of cases, it's...

Focus, Attention, Hyperactivity, and Apraxia

Focus, Attention, Hyperactivity, and Apraxia

September. A Developmental Pediatrician’s busiest (and most frustrating) time of year. Back to school anxiety affects just about every child. The buildup to a new environment, people, and studies  in the face of decreased ability to communicate, creates a perfect...

Father’s Day 2023 Reminder

Father’s Day 2023 Reminder

Since 2009, The Child Development Center has cared for thousands of children with special needs, and Autism Spectrum Disorder has been the prevailing diagnosis. The success that we have achieved in so many thousands of children is always tempered by the reality that...

AutismDoctor Literature 2020 Review

AutismDoctor Literature 2020 Review

Each month throughout the year, I flag research that pertains to my understanding and how I practice the complicated world of childhood developmental medicine. There are many articles to be considered, but this synopsis focuses on human studies. Here is how the OTHER...

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