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Signs of Autism in an Infant’s First Year

Signs of Autism in an Infant’s First Year

by | Oct 23, 2016

On one single day last week, I took care of 16 children who had criteria consistent with ASD. We don’t need more patients with autism. Something is just wrong. Doctors must do more to understand the situation and stem the tide.

The AMAZING Siblings of Patients with Autism

The AMAZING Siblings of Patients with Autism

by | Oct 16, 2016

Brothers and sisters demonstrate patience and perception about the other’s wants and needs. It is a constant reminder of the important role these sometimes forgotten family members play in the affected child’s development. Their maturity frequently exceeds their chronological age.

Staffing for the Autism Epidemic

Staffing for the Autism Epidemic

by | Oct 9, 2016

The Child Development Center has been blessed to experience a stream of wonderful, young, eager students wishing to learn about caring for special needs pediatric patients. Some go into ‘the business’, while others have gone on to a variety of great life adventures. Our latest graduate, Gabriella Tabib, has chosen to pursue this line of work. Here is what she wrote about her time here at The Center…

I Watched Vaxxed

I Watched Vaxxed

by | Oct 3, 2016

I am not against childhood vaccinations. That is the opinion that I have expressed in more than a few blogposts. Nonetheless, it appears that more information is needed, and controversies must be addressed, before the gods of modern medicine can simply dismiss the thousands of parents who feel that their child developed autism shortly after one of the childhood inoculations.

Recess is Important for Special Needs Students, Too

Recess is Important for Special Needs Students, Too

by | Sep 25, 2016

When asked about their favorite activity at school, most children answer, “Lunch,” or “Recess.” Since students can’t be denied the former, personnel may turn to withholding the latter from those who misbehave, in order to instill respect and compliance. That may be a big mistake.

Processing Disorders and Autism

Processing Disorders and Autism

by | Sep 18, 2016

Restricted interests and repetitive behaviors are core problems in patients with autism. They are not OCD, and the usual medications are rarely effective, even though the diagnosis prompts traditional physicians to prescribe higher, more frequent doses, and/or a combination of pharmaceutical preparations.

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