When Professionals Disagree about Autism

When Professionals Disagree about Autism

Parents strive to do their best for all their children, and this is especially challenging for those with special needs. So, families seek assistance from assorted channels; including books, other parents, therapists, teachers, professional practitioners, and of...
How Many Doctors Does It Take to Screw in a Light Bulb?

How Many Doctors Does It Take to Screw in a Light Bulb?

As seasonal changes come into full swing, too many moms are visiting too many physicians, and getting too few answers. Children with immunologic difficulties who suffer conditions such as asthma, severe food sensitivities, eczema,or frequent infections are more likely...
‘Tis the Season to be Yeasty

‘Tis the Season to be Yeasty

“Why does the yeast keep coming back? When will we be able to stop worrying about that?” Those are oft-repeated concerns from many parents of patients with ASD, who have noted remarkable improvements when their offspring no longer suffer from fungus. At...
MAPS Fall ’14 Conference

MAPS Fall ’14 Conference

Twice a year, doctors who are interested in understanding and treating children with complicated developmental issues, convene under the direction of the Medical Academy of Pediatric Special Needs. This is our opportunity to stay up-to-date about the latest protocols,...
Smartphone Rules for Autism

Smartphone Rules for Autism

There are a multitude of programs designed to engage, and hopefully enlighten communication-challenged youngsters. A great place to start is Autism Speaks’ Autism Apps webpage. That site contains a preferences filter, research ratings, and nearly 600 choices, as...
Autism Treatments – Natural or Artificial ?

Autism Treatments – Natural or Artificial ?

The advice given by autism specialists is often subject to second opinions, by just about anyone and everyone. It is not the fault of families who seek more information, nor the doctors who are working to understand the situation. The conventional medical community...