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...
Probiotics for Autism

Probiotics for Autism

One of the most effective treatments that MAPS doctors utilize to address the signs and symptoms of autism is probiotic supplementation. What they are Fermented foods, such as cheese, yogurt and kefir, for example, contain microbes. Over 100 years ago, researchers at...
Ten Things All Pediatricians Should Know About Autism

Ten Things All Pediatricians Should Know About Autism

In the course of the detailed history that our parents provide concerning their infant’s development, I am (too) often struck by the lack of accurate advice offered by the former pediatrician. Yeah, the family no longer sees that doctor....
A Mother’s Intuition About Autism

A Mother’s Intuition About Autism

Every new patient at The Child Development Center has a unique history and physical presentation. Often, however, the children share the experience that their mother: a. Already knew, or highly suspected, ASD, and b. Heard the doctors proclaim that they were...
Worried About Autism – Where to Begin?

Worried About Autism – Where to Begin?

Not uncommonly, The Child Development Center receives emails such as this one: Stumbled upon your website, and I have found it to be very informative. My 3 year old has just been diagnosed with Autism, although I do not really believe that he is autistic, because in...