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Autism: When a Child’s First Sentence Changes Everything
The Moment That Stops Time There’s a quiet stillness in the room before it happens. A parent leans in, not expecting anything different from the thousands of moments before—and then they hear it: a voice, tentative but purposeful. A word. Then another. A sentence. It’s not perfect. It’s not fluent. But it’s theirs — their…
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Leucovorin in Autism: Why “Hot” is Not Right for Everyone
Leucovorin (folinic acid) has recently made headlines as a promising “autism breakthrough.” While research shows genuine benefit for a small subgroup of individuals with folate-transport issues, the media buzz has encouraged many families to trial it blindly—often at high doses—without confirming whether their child actually needs it. At Gray Matters, we take a different approach.…
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Tylenol/Acetaminophen and Autism
Following recent news regarding potential ties of acetaminophen (paracetamol/Tylenol) use/overuse/misuse to Autism, we felt compelled to share our thoughts – based on the research. The announcement lists a meta-analysis of 46 studies as the basis of new guidelines on acetaminophen use. Notably, some of the studies in this analysis found modest positive associations, while others…
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TV Interview – “The Adderall Shortage”
Last week I was interviewed on TV for my thoughts on the Adderall “shortage”. You’ll soon be able to watch the interview, but perhaps my thoughts on the issue are best summarized by my putting the word “shortage” in quotation marks. The Adderall supply issue serves a purpose – shining a light on how widespread…
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On Divorce and Parenting
Two and a half years ago, I received a call from my daughter. She came back into my life at the age of 17, after not seeing me from when she was 12.
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On Medicating Children Part (i)
When my children were young, my world revolved around them. So, when my own son was diagnosed with ADHD, I resisted the idea of medication medication I hated the idea of anything that would change him.