Notes on an Epidemic 2 – Not COVID-19

Notes on an Epidemic 2 – Not COVID-19

In order to continue to assist the ever-growing population of developmentally different patient, Quarantine has often led our practice down the road of virtual visits. At each interview, I have asked the parents and children what they liked best?, and what was the...
Notes on an Epidemic – Not COVID-19

Notes on an Epidemic – Not COVID-19

From CDC Data & Statistics on Autism Spectrum Disorder – 2018 Data What is the best way for medical experts to get ahead of this modern pandemic? This very website, TheAutismDoctor.com, has provided my most fruitful research since opening The Child Development...
Autism Literature Review 2019

Autism Literature Review 2019

JanuaryPrenatal Exposure to Air Pollutants Linked With Increased Incidence of AutismNitrogen oxide pollution is emitted from vehicle exhaust, and the burning of coal, oil, diesel fuel, and natural gas, especially from electric power plants. They are also emitted by...
Autism Research Year-End Review 2018

Autism Research Year-End Review 2018

As the number of children who demonstrate developmental delays continues to increase, scientific knowledge remains sorely lacking. These are my top picks for this year’s most useful human research and events that address our understanding about the cause(s) and...
Fecal Transplant as an Autism Treatment

Fecal Transplant as an Autism Treatment

The prestigious New England Journal of Medicine recently published an article entitled, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Primary Clostridium Difficile Infection. It is likely that parents of children with ASD, who exhibit gastrointestinal difficulties, will ask,...
Mother’s Day Wish – UPDATE

Mother’s Day Wish – UPDATE

Six years ago, I dedicated this post to all of the incredible Mothers who deal with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and the associated symptoms, every day. Thousands of patients later, my feelings are even more heartfelt. You are not alone. We are not alone. We’re not...