Developmental Disorders

DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS OF A 5 YEAR OLD BOY

A five-year-old boy was brought to the clinic by his father suspecting developmental disorders. He was firstborn to a non-consanguineous couple. The parent’s age was 32 and 35 years respectively when he was conceived. Mother had a history of irregular periods and was undergoing treatment for that when she conceived. Father was a habitual smoker…

Behavior Problems and how to deal with them

Autism is not a hardwired impairment programmed into a child’s genes and destined to remain fixed forever. Paying attention differently to and recording the environment around and prior to incidents can lead to an understanding of triggers for occurrences. Sensory breaks can help your child regroup and refocus. Figuring out your child’s needs There’s been…

Double Diagnosis, ADHD and Autism

Beau Baldassari, 8, part of a military family, showed his parents early on that he didn’t respond well to the frequent moves that are part of a military career. “One month before the move, he became angry all the time, defiant, just the definition of a behavior problem,” said Beau’s mother, Ally Baldassari. She didn’t…