Flu Shots in Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk

Flu Shots in Pregnancy May Increase Autism Risk

The Journal of the American Medical Association recently published a study entitled, Association Between Influenza Infection and Vaccination During Pregnancy and Risk of Autism Spectrum Disorder. Whispering Down the Lane Health News from NPR, Fox News, Medscape.com...
Curcumin for Autism and ADHD

Curcumin for Autism and ADHD

Over the past year, The Child Development Center has been successfully utilizing a natural supplement (Enhansa®) that appears to be improving the health of our patients’ gastrointestinal system, body and mind. The turmeric plant and its product, curcumin, have...
Pediatricians and Autism

Pediatricians and Autism

“I think that your toddler may have some signs of autism. That’s a complicated subject. I’ll give you a referral for…” Sound familiar? Was that the first time that you heard what you (or your spouse) had suspected from a medical...
Signs of Autism in an Infant’s First Year

Signs of Autism in an Infant’s First Year

As a neonatal-perinatal specialist, I have been responsible for the health of tens of thousands of the smallest, sickest, and most vulnerable patients. Plus, in the past decade, I have focused on learning about, diagnosing, and treating children who are affected with...
The AMAZING Siblings of Patients with Autism

The AMAZING Siblings of Patients with Autism

At the Child Development Center of America, it is our custom to request that parents bring the patient’s neurotypical siblings. Staff and interns can learn to appreciate the differences. I get a sense of the challenges faced by the children who are affected. An...
I Watched Vaxxed

I Watched Vaxxed

I am not against childhood vaccinations. I have expressed that opinion in more than a few blogposts. Nonetheless, it appears that more information is needed, and controversies must be addressed, before the gods of modern medicine can simply dismiss the thousands of...