Tag Archives: autism

BPA, Head Lice, Teen Driving – PediaCast 320

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Show Notes DESCRIPTION Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more News Parents Can Use. This week’s topics include a new study on MMR and autism, sleep safety in car seats and infant carriers, an update on BPA in […]

The Biology of Language – PediaCast 272

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Dr Christopher Bartlett and Dr Stephen Petrill join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio to talk about the biology of language. Topics include genetic research involving specific language disorder, the relationship between language and autism, and the emerging field of […]

Baby Helmets, Speech Therapy, Picky Eaters – PediaCast 257

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Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more answers to listener questions. This week’s topics include pacifiers and ear infections, baby helmets for flat spots, vertigo in toddlers, speech therapy, picky eaters, and headphone safety. Topics Autism Speaks Pacifiers […]

AEDs, Vaccine Safety, Amusement Rides – PediaCast 251

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Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio for more answers to listener questions. This week we cover the Boston Marathon bombing, automated external defibrillators, vaccine safety and the history of the MMR-Autism fiasco, up-close screen time’s effect on eyesight, and […]

Baby Reflux, Wilderness Therapy, Military Deployment – PediaCast 250

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Join Dr Mike in the Pediacast Studio for another News Parents Can Use edition of our program. Topics this week include Autism Speaks, baby reflux, robot therapy, wilderness therapy, military deployment, and prevention of alcohol abuse in middle school through […]

Parenting 101: Baby Basics – PediaCast 241

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Join Dr Mike Patrick and Dr Sarah Denny for a special edition of PediaCast! This week, we cover 25 topics every new mom and dad needs to know inside and out. Voluminous baby care books abound, but this practical get-started […]

Sleep Apnea, Bounce Houses, Air Pollution – PediaCast 237

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Join Dr Mike in the PediaCast Studio as we kick off a new year of news parents can use, answers to listener questions, and interviews with pediatric experts. This week we cover the relationship between sleep-related breathing issues and behavioral […]

Zinc, Eating Disorders, Nannies – PediaCast 216

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Join Dr Mike as he covers pediatric news and answers listener questions. Topics this week include baby wipes, zinc’s role in fighting serious infections, afternoon snacks, predicting eating disorders, the effect of hot, humid air on asthma sufferers, ear tube […]

Batteries, Music, Autism – PediaCast 213

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This week on PediaCast… Join Dr Mike in the studio as we cover News Parents Can Use. Topics include The Wishing Tree Project, battery-related emergency department visits, video games, cerebral palsy, music therapy, baby brain development, schoolyards, autism, and compulsory […]

Genetics of Autism – PediaCast 190

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Join Dr. Mike as he and special guest Dr Gail Herman weigh in on the genetics of autism today on PediaCast.   Topic Genetics of Autism Guest Dr Gail Herman Center for Molecular and Human Genetics Nationwide Children’s Hospital Links […]