The story I’m about to tell is not unusual. But it’s personal, tragic, and common, repeating itself almost every day throughout our country. We parents need to pay better attention. Three summers ago, a picture surfaced of then-candidate for Maryland governor, Attorney General Douglas F. Gansler, at a party attended by his teenaged son. The photo showed the 50-year-old … [Read more...] about Should You Go to Jail If Your Teen Drinks?
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The Link Between Endometriosis And Infertility
My need for support and companionship during my struggle with infertility and endometriosis led me to join the online patient community and through my involvement in this community, I have met the strongest, most inspiring women. Some of them have since become my closest friends and confidants. A good many of them started struggling with infertility in their 20’s. Years … [Read more...] about The Link Between Endometriosis And Infertility
Overcoming Sleep Disorders For Kids On The Spectrum
The following is a guest post by the team in the Boone Fetter Clinic at Children’s Hospital Los AngelesDid you know research shows that about half of school-age children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have trouble sleeping, compared to about one-fourth of typically developing children? Parents of children on the autism spectrum often report sleep problems such as … [Read more...] about Overcoming Sleep Disorders For Kids On The Spectrum
4 Reasons New Moms Need Physical Therapy
Pregnancy and childbirth exact an enormous toll on a woman’s body. It is transforming and beautiful, but when a mother does not get the physical and emotional support she needs, the effects can be devastating. I am a new mother, three times over. Each time after I have given birth, I have benefited enormously from physical therapy afterwards. I could not stand … [Read more...] about 4 Reasons New Moms Need Physical Therapy
California’s Regional Center System: Tips and Tricks
What is a regional center? In California, there are 21 regional centers. Regional center clients include people on the autism spectrum as well as people with cerebral palsy, mental retardation, epilepsy, and all other cases involving developmental delays. Recently, my child's regional center reported that approximately 90% of incoming cases are autism-related. Regional … [Read more...] about California’s Regional Center System: Tips and Tricks