DIY Autism Treatment

DIY Autism Treatment

One day, you look up and notice that there is a wet spot in your ceiling. Inch by inch the spot is getting larger and even starts to drip on to the floor. What is the next thing that most people would do? You would, I assume, call the plumber – right? Now, perhaps you...
Ten Noteworthy Observations about People with Asperger’s

Ten Noteworthy Observations about People with Asperger’s

Recently, I had the honor and pleasure of being interviewed by Dr. Hackie Reitman, an orthopedic surgeon, ex-prize fighter, and now author and producer. My role was to provide additional clinical information about his newest endeavor to address the difficult...
Autism, Inoculations, and Fantasyland

Autism, Inoculations, and Fantasyland

Recent news about the increase in measles that has sprung up in California, has brought about the usual media finger-pointing, claiming that the cause is unvaccinated children whose parents unnecessarily worry about the risk of autism. As documented in my previous...
Ten Ways Pediatric Neurologists Can Help Autistic Patients

Ten Ways Pediatric Neurologists Can Help Autistic Patients

With all due respect to the intelligence of physicians who take specialized training in child neurology, it appears that there is often some disconnect between their knowledge about autism and the approach to the families and patients affected by this modern epidemic....