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Free Busch Gardens Passes
I got a note from Erica Dupont LCSW who runs a support group here in Tampa that let me know about a program for children under 5 to get free Busch gardens passes. Here is the link but if you can not find it, I simply went to the Busch Gardens web site in Tampa [...]
Help for Allergies and Feingold Diet
One of our patients came in yesterday and was kind enough to show me this site. I thought this was a great site for those with allergies and thought I wanted to share it with you. This site is beneficial because you can put in what your allergies or sensitivities are and the site will [...]
Brain Waves Problem in Autism
A video from a news station in New Jersey, where the Autism statistics are among the worst in the U.S., supporting the concept of autism spectrum disorders being a problem with brain connectivity. The video is regarding a study done relating to auditory processing and brain waves. The video is short and sweet with enough information for you [...]
Gluten Sensitivity
I have an adult non autism patient who has found tremendous health benefits from going gluten free. So much so that he has become an advocate for going gluten free and increasing awareness regarding celiac’s disease. He has become educated and recommends the following information to all. The web site he gave me has much information [...]
New Autism Documentary Preview
Brian Dery an award winning producer is making a new documentary on Autism Spectrum Disorders that will not only increase awareness but create hope and inspire those involved with the autism community. The movie will debut in June but Brian has released a preview to the film for which we have provided the link below. [...]
A Valentine’s Day Gluten-Free Casein Free Chocolate Torte
We recently had a child who tested positive for Leaky gut syndrome. His mother then endeavored to take on our leaky gut protocol. Part of the leaky gut protocol includes an elimination type diet. Part of this diet includes the elimination of gluten and casein, at least on a temporary basis. Mom was having trouble [...]
Autism Cruise
I just received this info regarding an upcoming autism cruise and wanted to get it out to everyone as soon as possible so that the appropriate plans could be made for those that are interested in participating in this activity could take advantage of it. The cruise also allows service dogs [...]
A Vaccine Note From A Support Group Member
A member of our support group www.hitautism.net sent me this note and I thought I would pass it on to everyone. This is particularly timely as today Lancet retracted the paper linking vaccines to autism. She sounds sincere and like she wants to take some action. Please feel free to comment on this site or contact Arlene directly, [...]
Autism and SPECT Scan Video
It is the newer imaging techniques such as functional MRIs and SPECT scanning that is really giving us great clues and insights into how the brain works. This of course will lead us further understand how the brain works in autism or what in essence is the dysfunction taking place. Here is a nice video series [...]
Hemispheric Integration Therapy: Six Questions to Ask Before Choosing a Doctor
Hemispheric Integration Therapy is becoming increasingly popular due to its success with treating children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism spectrum disorders include A.D.D.,A.D.H.D., Sensory Integration Disorder, Processing Disorders, Asperger’s Syndrome, O.C.D., Tourette’s Syndrome and Autism. Business dictionary.com defines integration as the process of attaining close and seamless coordination between several groups, departments, organizations or systems. [...]
