by Dr. Brian Udell | Sep 5, 2012 | >ALL<, AD/HD, Alternative and Complementary Medicine for ASD, Asperger's Syndrome
I recently received my renewal notice for Fellowship in the American Academy of Pediatrics. Although continued membership is important for my credentials, it is really difficult for me to pony up the dues to an organization that gives so little attention to autism,...
by Dr. Brian Udell | Aug 27, 2012 | >ALL<, AD/HD, Alternative and Complementary Medicine for ASD, Earliest Red Flags, Reversing autism
What if autism is not an epidemic? What if the condition is just a new name for childhood conditions which were previously called ‘retardation’ or ‘severely hyperactive’? That logic leads to the erroneous conclusion that, in a previous era,...
by Dr. Brian Udell | Aug 23, 2012 | Alternative and Complementary Medicine for ASD, Earliest Red Flags, Reversing autism, Speech and Language
I can’t play the oboe. I probably never will. But, if I wanted to, it would probably take, like, 6 months just to be able to produce a single note. Then, maybe after 1 year – if I practiced every day – I might be able to play Three Blind Mice....
by Dr. Brian Udell | Aug 20, 2012 | >ALL<, AD/HD, Alternative and Complementary Medicine for ASD, Asperger's Syndrome, Diets, Holidays & Vacations, Sleep
One of our busiest times of the year is October, actually. Four-to-six weeks into the school year, many issues arise which require some sort of attention, or else it feels as if everything is going to fall apart. Focus. Anxiety. Fear. Teachers. Schoolmates....
by Dr. Brian Udell | Aug 16, 2012 | >ALL<, AD/HD, Alternative and Complementary Medicine for ASD, Patient experiences
Parents, you can’t have it both ways. Since ASD is truly a physical problem, it should be expected that real medicine is sometimes required in order to treat the situation. I am writing this in response to the numerous websites that claim not only improvement,...
by Dr. Brian Udell | Aug 6, 2012 | >ALL<, AD/HD, Alternative and Complementary Medicine for ASD, Asperger's Syndrome, Autism Therapies, Earliest Red Flags, Gastrointestinal Issue, News-Maybe-Worthy, Patient experiences, Reversing autism, Sensory issues, Speech and Language
It’s not too early to think about ways to help your youngsters get prepared for school. It’s sooner than we think, and children who are on the autism spectrum face great challenges. I spend a great deal of my time lately trying to get the kids and parents...