Every kid is different…except when it comes to newborn screening? Say what? Newborn screening cutoffs and standards are in place…
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According to the American Acadamy of Pediatrics, “Physicians must not relinquish their clinical judgment and experience in the face of…
Congenital Hypothyroidism Highlighted During January to Increase Awareness
“Untreated congenital hypothyroidism may affect brain development and cause abnormal growth, so making sure that all newborns are screened at…
Why does #gluten make us feel like #TheWalkingDead?
Photo Credit: http://www.randyotter.com/ Topic#1: Gluten & Thyroid Disease If you or your child is eating gluten and has a thyroid…
Newborn Screening | Re-assessing Business as Usual
Did you know the 2014 Newborn Screening and Genetic Testing Symposium is going on RIGHT NOW in Anaheim, California? Well,…
What would happen if the ASD Community had a "crash mindset"?
“CRASH – A rhinoceros; characterized by it’s tough skin, physical design, and pure power. A large group or herd of…
Dear Huff Post Parents: Autism is…
Dear Huff Post Parents: It’s a simple message, yet many will relate. It’s not about numbers or statistics. It’s not about…
Non-Verbal Scripting
So, this is the third time Micah has done this so I think it’s time to give it a name:…
It’s All About Timing
When we confirmed Micah suffered with thyroid hormone deficiency from birth to 30 months old, we sought out professional/medical/scientific advice…
Prideful Guilt
I won’t lie, I felt guilty at first…but then I realized that did no one any good. So, I decided…