Therapies and evaluations
There is a lot of money and a lot of certainty in this space, and not all of it has earned your trust. Nothing here is a recommendation to do a specific therapy. It is here so you can walk in able to ask what the goals are, who set them, and how anyone will know if it is working.
Articles & Guides
1Understanding ADHD: A Guide for Parents
ADHD and autism overlap constantly. This covers what to look for and what it means.
Podcasts
8Sleep Hygiene and Melatonin
The Autism Dad Podcast, S6E18
A straight answer on melatonin, plus the sleep habits worth building before you reach for anything.
Exploring Modern ABA Therapy
The Autism Dad Podcast, S7E40
An honest look at what ABA is now, so you can ask better questions before you commit to anything.
How Telehealth Is Changing Autism Evaluations
The Autism Dad Podcast, S8E01
Waitlists are brutal. Dr. Taylor Day on how remote evaluations are shortening the wait for a diagnosis.
Understanding Comorbid Diagnoses
The Autism Dad Podcast, S7E26
Autism rarely travels alone. A pediatric neurologist explains what else to watch for.
Navigating Dental Care
The Autism Dad Podcast, S7E17
Dentist visits are a sensory nightmare for a lot of our kids. Here's how to make them survivable.
Keeping Your Child's Support Team Up to Date
The Autism Dad Podcast, S5E22
How to keep teachers, therapists, and doctors working from the same information instead of six versions of it.
Understanding ADHD
The Autism Dad Podcast, S7E37
ADHD and autism travel together constantly. Dr. Melillo on what is actually happening in the brain.
The Brain Isn't Broken, It's Inflamed
The Autism Dad Podcast, S9E15
Dr. Theoharides on neuroinflammation and what the research is actually showing. Read the disclaimer in the episode description first.
Blogs & Websites
1Modern Mommy Doc
Whitney Casares, MD, MPH
Dr. Whitney Casares on sleep, health, and keeping yourself upright while you parent.
Organizations
4Akron Children's Hospital
Pediatric care and autism services across Northeast Ohio.
Cleveland Clinic
Autism diagnosis and care through its Center for Autism.
Autism Science Foundation
Research funding and plain-language science for parents who want the evidence.
Beyond Speech Therapy Center
Samantha Fox, SLP
Samantha Fox's practice, focused on non-speaking and apraxic communication.
Every step here comes from So Your Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism
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