by Dr. Brian Udell | Jun 14, 2015 | >ALL<, AD/HD, Alternative and Complementary Medicine for ASD, Asperger's Syndrome, Earliest Red Flags, Gastrointestinal Issue, Reversing autism, Sensory issues, Special Therapies
Every parent faces the chore of imparting proper potty skills. Then, there is toilet training toddlers affected with autism. I was recently interviewed about the special challenges that face parents as their affected offspring embark upon this important developmental...
by Dr. Brian Udell | Jun 6, 2015 | >ALL<, AD/HD, Alternative and Complementary Medicine for ASD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Therapies, Diets, Gastrointestinal Issue, Patient experiences, Reversing autism, Sensory issues, Speech and Language, Vitamin B12
I once asked Dr. Dan Rossignol how to cut back on the multitude of supplements that children take for ASD and ADHD. The leader of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs, simply stated, “Brian, it’s easier to get kids on them, than off.” Often, a really...
by Dr. Brian Udell | May 31, 2015 | >ALL<, AD/HD, Alternative and Complementary Medicine for ASD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Therapies, Books, Patient experiences, Reversing autism, Sensory issues
There is a great deal of medical information to be learned about the autism epidemic of this century. Aspertools: The Practical Guide to Understanding and Embracing Asperger’s, Autism Spectrum Disorders, and Neurodiversity is a useful book to read and keep in...
by Dr. Brian Udell | May 23, 2015 | >ALL<, AD/HD, Alternative and Complementary Medicine for ASD, Asperger's Syndrome, Earliest Red Flags, Gastrointestinal Issue, News-Maybe-Worthy, Patient experiences, Sensory issues, Speech and Language, Vitamin D
It’s already the end of this school year. Many families (here, in Florida) have been through an IEP to determine services for the next semester. What is best? Often, it will involve some special education, possibly in an ESE classroom or GenEd with pullouts....
by Dr. Brian Udell | Apr 2, 2015 | >ALL<, Alternative and Complementary Medicine for ASD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Therapies, Diets, Gastrointestinal Issue, News-Maybe-Worthy, Patient experiences, Research, Reversing autism, Sensory issues
Autism Awareness is not just about slogans, license plates, Autism Walks, or assorted news stories. The term carries a variety of implications, including: Public Opinion Awareness will come when we quit arguing about whether there is an autism epidemic or not. We need...
by Dr. Brian Udell | Mar 22, 2015 | >ALL<, AD/HD, Alternative and Complementary Medicine for ASD, Anxiety, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Therapies, Earliest Red Flags, Gastrointestinal Issue, Genetics, Patient experiences, Reversing autism, Sensory issues, Sleep, Speech and Language
Parents frequently express concern that their child’s progress is too slow. They want to be sure that something is not being missed. As months and years pass, and especially if there is little progress from conventional therapies, their search begins and/or...
