Ten Must-Have Back-to-School Autism Supplies

Ten Must-Have Back-to-School Autism Supplies

Forget pencils and notebooks. Here is my take on the most important items that children who exhibit signs and symptoms of ASD and ADHD really need to make it through the coming season: 10. A weighted vest, and other such functional products. Neural systems are on...
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...
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....
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...
Preventing School Illness in Autistic Children

Preventing School Illness in Autistic Children

The cooties are coming! The cooties are coming! Children who are ‘on the Spectrum’ are less likely to notice and / or complain about aches and pains, and are certainly less capable of expressing such discomfort. So, here are some tips about how to help...