Diagnosing Secondary Medical Issues for Kids with Autism

Diagnosing Secondary Medical Issues for Kids with Autism

My Son with Autism and the Ghastly Horrible, No Good Wretched Day at the Doctor’s Office

 

by Michael J. Cameron, PhD, BCBA-D

When a child with autism spectrum disorder enters a doctor’s office, are they being treated with the same care and attention as a child not on the spectrum?

In many cases, they experience a ghastly, no good wretched day. It can be frustrating for families to spend the time and energy to get medical help for an ongoing issue, like gastrointestinal problems, only to be told “it’s just behavioral and we can’t help.”

Non-Invasive Blood Test to Check for Birth Defects in Early Pregnancy

Non-Invasive Blood Test to Check for Birth Defects in Pregnancy

Noninvasive genetic test for pregnant mothers to check for baby’s health

Synapse Diagnostics, a Hyderabad based laboratory launched a new genetic blood test for pregnant mothers called Materni T21. Materni T21 PLUS is a highly accurate test for specific chromosome (Genetic) conditions in the baby associated with birth defects. It is conducted on blood collected from the mother as early as 10 weeks of pregnancy. Genetic/(Chromosomal/DNA) abnormality in the fetus (baby) such as Downs Syndrome and multiple other defects in the baby can be now detected early

8 Tips to Consider When Buying Developmental Toys

8 Tips to Consider when Buying Developmental Toys

8 Questions to Ask Yourself When Purchasing Developmental Toys

With so many options, which developmental toys are the best for helping kids learn and develop while having fun? Pediatric occupational therapists say developmental toys that focus on motor skill development, cognitive learning provide best value when it comes to kids.