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When I became a mother for the first time in 2001, I completely relied on my child’s pediatrician to guide me on all medical decisions and never thought to question anything. I was a good little rule follower and followed … Continue reading
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One of the most unfortunate features of autism and an autism diagnosis is the time lost to denial and chasing tails in the beginning. It’s easy to do because an autism diagnosis does not come from blood work; the diagnosis … Continue reading
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When you have a child, especially a firstborn, you anticipate every milestone. The first time he or she rolls over, the first step, the first word . . . But what if your child never says that first word or … Continue reading
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When we began our healing journey out of autism almost seven years ago, there wasn’t an affordable, comprehensive genetic panel available. There was Yasko, and there was Lab Corp testing for MTHFR. That’s it. I distinctly remember the DAN! doctor we … Continue reading
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April is designated as Autism Awareness month. With the current CDC autism rate of 1 in 68, what is even more vital than awareness is ACTION. Direct help for families and individuals with autism is severely lacking. Insurance companies are … Continue reading
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When my daughter was about 2 1/2 years old, she was following me upstairs and fell forward a little and the heel of my shoe caught her lip. I turned around to ask if she was okay, and she just … Continue reading
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Is it normal for an infant, toddler or preschooler to bang his or her head on a hard surface? It seems like a straightforward question — even as my mother’s instinct is screaming, “No, it’s not normal; something is wrong.” However, … Continue reading
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For years, I tracked my son’s behaviors based upon data I got from our ABA therapists. It was my third spring of making a spreadsheet of his behaviors when I had lightbulb moment and I realized he tanked behaviorally every … Continue reading
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There are hundreds of blogs and websites restating the obvious – many kids across the development spectrum sit “W style”– as well as the oblivious. Is waiting to address a concern until after age 3-4, when walking milestones are solidly … Continue reading
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When we talk about our concerns for the future of our children, most often we are referring to financial security (theirs or our nation’s) and their ability to live independently and happily. What we tend to ignore, out of ignorance or fear, … Continue reading
