Autism Spectrum Disorders and Seizures
I recently had a patient present to the office for a neurological consultation regarding a learning disability, ADHD or an issue relating to the autism spectrum. It appears that the little girl was spacing out and had difficulty concentrating. In my seminars, I always speak about patients on the autism spectrum not having any hard [...]
Gluten Free Dieters: Check This Out
There is a new social networking web site for gluten free dieters that functions like face book. Share recipes, stories and frustration. The web site seems to be geared toward celiac disease but gluten free is gluten free. It has blogs and forums. It has events listed in different cities around the country. The emphasis doesn’t [...]
My Frustration
I have a 9 year old autistic boy who on his first visit complained of chronic painful constipation as well as other symptoms commonly associated with autism. His abdomen was clearly bloated. He came to me after having previously been to various D.A.N. doctors including one with a very positive reputation. I asked the mom [...]
Gluten Free Brownies Anyone?
In my opinion, the gluten free diet is brutal but it seems everyday it is getting easier with all the new sites and recipes.
http://tried-and-truecookingwithheidi.blogspot.com/2009/07/bodacious-sugar-free-gluten-free.html
Tourette’s Syndrome Beware
Here is some interesting information from the site http://physician-assistant.advanceweb.com/editorial/content/editorial.aspx?CC=41662
The summary relates to those with ADHD and speaks to the effectiveness of current medications as well as some contraindications. Often I must remind parents that these are spectrum disorders and there is much overlap among conditions. That is, for example, one can have a child with OCD and [...]
