When a parent brings a child in for a developmental evaluation, the goal is not simply to answer “autism or not.” The clinician’s role is to understand the child’s developmental profile, identify the factors contributing to […]
10 Common Foods That May Help Reduce Inflammation Chronic inflammation has been linked to a range of health issues, including heart disease and metabolic conditions. While certain foods, like added sugars, refined carbs, and heavily […]
A child who does not follow directions can look, from the outside, like a child who is choosing not to. The instruction was given. The child heard it. Nothing happened. And so the moment is […]
On May 9, 1960, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the first oral contraceptive for use as birth control. The development of the Pill took a long time. It wasn’t the work […]
How many of these senior health myths can you spot? Some of the most persistent ideas about aging are also the most wrong. They have been repeated so often that they have acquired the feeling […]
States where seniors rely on Medicaid the most Medicaid is one of the largest health insurance programs in the United States, and the degree to which a state’s population depends on it varies dramatically from […]
Choosing the right autism assessment tool has direct consequences for your practice’s diagnostic accuracy, patient throughput, staffing requirements, and operational capacity. For clinicians and practice leaders evaluating how to build or expand diagnostic services, the […]
Every single type of cancer, explained A cancer diagnosis can be both terrifying and confusing for those afflicted, as well as for friends and family who don’t really know what the diagnosis means. It’s no […]
Quiz: Which blood tests matter most for aging adults? Most people know they should get blood work done. Fewer know what each test is actually looking for, or why some panels become more important after […]
If your child’s pediatrician hands you a questionnaire and says the results “raise some concerns,” what that really means is that your child needs further evaluation. Unfortunately, most families are never told why. The tools […]