Vitamin D for Autism and ADHD

Vitamin D for Autism and ADHD

One of the more common out-of-range laboratory findings in the children who come to our clinic is a low vitamin D level. Learning about the myriad effects of this important nutrient ought to encourage parents to ask their pediatric specialist to check the blood...
Autism Goals

Autism Goals

An important barometer in the current treatment of ASD is the creation of an IEP and the achievement of stated goals. While it is necessary to document progress, the present mechanism may not always engender enough of the kinds of skills that are needed in the real...
Is Tamiflu for You?

Is Tamiflu for You?

As a physician who cares for at-risk infants and children, I am frequently asked to weigh in on the topic of flu vaccine and the medication, Tamiflu. Ever since the introduction of Oseltamivir Phosphate, an anti-viral preparation to ‘cure’...