Caring for Autism

Practical advice from a parent and physician

Coronavirus Disease 2019

Coronavirus (COVID-19): What to Talk About With Your Child

Michael A. Ellis DO on March 1, 2020

How to protect your child's mental health during the coronavirus epidemic.

How to protect your child's mental health during the coronavirus epidemic.

Autism

Autism and the Holidays: 10 Tips on How to Prepare

Michael A. Ellis DO on December 15, 2019

Practical tips for a more peaceful holiday season with autism.

Practical tips for a more peaceful holiday season with autism.

Depression

New Medication for Depression Approaching Approval

Michael A. Ellis DO on February 14, 2019

Has the "Holy Grail of psychiatry" been discovered?

Has the "Holy Grail of psychiatry" been discovered?

Suicide

The Link Between Suicide and Autism

Michael A. Ellis DO on February 10, 2019

The shocking truth about autism and suicide.

The shocking truth about autism and suicide.

Education

Individualized Education Programs (IEP): 11 Facts To Know

Michael A. Ellis DO on January 13, 2019

This is what you must know before your child's next IEP meeting.

This is what you must know before your child's next IEP meeting.

Autism

New Research: Pesticides Associated with Autism

Michael A. Ellis DO on October 12, 2018

New research may help solve the mystery of autism.

New research may help solve the mystery of autism.

Autism

Early Death in Those with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Michael A. Ellis DO on October 7, 2018

Life expectancy of autism spectrum disorder is 36 years old. What is going on?

Life expectancy of autism spectrum disorder is 36 years old. What is going on?

Autism

Autism: Religion and Spirituality

Michael A. Ellis DO on September 24, 2018

Are you are parent with difficulty coping with autism? Here's how to find peace.

Are you are parent with difficulty coping with autism? Here's how to find peace.

Autism

What Causes Autism Spectrum Disorder?

Michael A. Ellis DO on September 12, 2018

Research provides important clues about the roots of autism.

Research provides important clues about the roots of autism.

Autism

Autism: When to Consider Medications

Michael A. Ellis DO on August 30, 2018

Many parents resist medication for their child with autism. But are there instances where medication can be helpful?

Many parents resist medication for their child with autism. But are there instances where medication can be helpful?

Stress

Parenting Stress and Autism Spectrum Disorder

Michael A. Ellis DO on August 25, 2018

Caregivers of those with autism spectrum disorder are stressed. What can we do to help?

Caregivers of those with autism spectrum disorder are stressed. What can we do to help?