These suggestions have been acquired over the years in my practice and have helped me assist my patients greatly. Also, in talking with many other doctors working with families of a loved one with autism these recommendations often hold true as well. Working with a doctor who specializes in biomedical intervention for autism can be a challenging process for some parents.
Understanding that a particular doctor may be extremely busy and needs your help in assisting them help your child will go a long way in the treatment of your child. Here are some recommendations.
Journal – keep a running journal of your observations and timeline of therapies you are implementing.
Keep a spreadsheet of therapies.
Keep dates of when new therapies such as when supplements were started, stopped, and what reactions were seen (good or bad).
Recognize your child’s patterns – situational, seasonal, time of day. Read the rest of this entry »

