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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

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Understanding ADHD: A Guide for Parents

ADHD and autism overlap constantly. This covers what to look for and what it means.

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Podcasts

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Sleep Hygiene and Melatonin

The Autism Dad Podcast, S6E18

A straight answer on melatonin, plus the sleep habits worth building before you reach for anything.

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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.

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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.

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Understanding Comorbid Diagnoses

The Autism Dad Podcast, S7E26

Autism rarely travels alone. A pediatric neurologist explains what else to watch for.

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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.

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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.

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Understanding ADHD

The Autism Dad Podcast, S7E37

ADHD and autism travel together constantly. Dr. Melillo on what is actually happening in the brain.

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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.

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Blogs & Websites

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Modern Mommy Doc

Whitney Casares, MD, MPH

Dr. Whitney Casares on sleep, health, and keeping yourself upright while you parent.

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Organizations

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Akron Children's Hospital

Pediatric care and autism services across Northeast Ohio.

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Cleveland Clinic

Autism diagnosis and care through its Center for Autism.

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Autism Science Foundation

Research funding and plain-language science for parents who want the evidence.

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Beyond Speech Therapy Center

Samantha Fox, SLP

Samantha Fox's practice, focused on non-speaking and apraxic communication.

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Every step here comes from So Your Child Was Just Diagnosed with Autism

This page is the book's living companion, kept current so the help you need is never out of date.

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