Recent Research about MRIs for Autism

Recent Research about MRIs for Autism

Since the outbreak of autism, various attempts have been made to utilize modern imaging techniques to provide a more precise diagnosis. Here are two recent stories that warrant recognition and comment. Relationship between brain stem volume and aggression in children...
What to Expect from Biomedical Treatment for Autism and ADHD

What to Expect from Biomedical Treatment for Autism and ADHD

As in any medical condition, it is entirely fair for parents to inquire about the timing of improvements, after undertaking biomedical intervention to improve signs and symptoms in their children who are affected with ASD. “How will we know if it’s...
Processing Disorders are Autism

Processing Disorders are Autism

With all of the professionals who care for individuals experiencing signs and symptoms that are presently classified as ASD, it isn’t surprising that the organization of problems reflects the point of view of each discipline. To the extent that nomenclature...
Optimal Outcome for Autism

Optimal Outcome for Autism

1/30/17 Email to TheAutismDoctor.com  Hello,  I am a student doing a research paper on the over-diagnosis of autism. Do you think the over diagnosis of autism is rising? …Thank you and your response is greatly appreciated! Dr. Udell There is a controversy about...
Fecal Transplants and Autism Therapies

Fecal Transplants and Autism Therapies

Recent media attention about a study involving a small group of children with ASD, who were treated with a specific protocol that included fecal transplantation, has spawned a slew of questions about this complicated protocol. TheAutismDoctor response (so far): What...
Susceptibility Factors for Autism

Susceptibility Factors for Autism

For over twenty years in the last century, I spent my medical training practicing the care and feeding of sick infants. Studies that tie events in the perinatal period to autism carry particular significance. To the extent that research identifies supplements,...