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Fun at the Doc's, a Holiday Rant

Okay, let’s start with a little quiz. Which would you prefer:
1) a doc who’s an expert at medication and data analysis, but who expresses little apparent concern for his patients, treating them by ranking their symptoms numerically and by adjusting their medication in a scientific though detached manner; OR
2) a doc who’s a loving, caring person but also a bit incompetent

In Search of Care....

Some San Antonio parents have run into roadblocks with doctors, reporting that their children have been denied medical care or surgeries because of their autism diagnosis. While it is in a doctor's right to refuse treatment to anyone except in the case of an emergency, medical experts and parents want to see medical professionals learn how to work with our special needs children.

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Fri, 11/14/2008 - 08:39

Open Dialogue with Pediatrician
How to have an open dialogue with your doctor.

Coordination of Medical Care
Coordinating medical care with pediatrician.

Therapy for Older Children
Therapies and services available for older children.

How Long Do You See A Pediatrician?
When to switch from using a pediatrician.

The Starfish

angie

While I'm at my parent's house this weekend, I am cleaning out some files that I brought along.... including birthday party ideas, natural cleaning product recipes, Christmas, "dream house" (we won't be using that file anytime soon!) and the largest file of all- Autism. I have every single piece of paper from every single developmental pediatrician appointment, ARD meeting, therapist evaluation & notes, school notes that Sam has ever received... plus I have bulging files on contact information, biomedical interventions, therapies to try, education, stories of hope, etc...