Engaging online these days can be physically painful for those of us working tirelessly to ensure our nation’s children can access high-quality, evidence-based healthcare. But despite the rhetoric and shock-pieces and attempts to divide us; there is an unbelievable amount of.

Today I became a Board-Certified Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrician. Over 15 years in the making… and this is the least exciting thing that happened today… or that I’ve accomplished in my medical career. … More to come and I can’t wait to share it.

What do you want to know?.

When the prevalence of autism drops dramatically over the next 5 years; it won’t be because autism was “cured”. After decades of promoting awareness and acceptance… and fighting back waitlists, clinicians are seeing families actively choose to delay an ASD diagnosis in an.

RT @scmedicaid: April is #WorldAutismMonth. Autism is a developmental disorder that can affect the way someone communicates, socializes or….

Once upon a time I worked in Navy intelligence. Once upon a time I was responsible for highly classified information. This is a BIG DEAL. I simply can not process the absolute idiocy underlying recent national security events. Absolute, Mind-boggling incompetence among.

Noooo!!!! Juju!!!!!.

My 5 year old:. “Goodnight brain. Goodnight body. Don’t try anything silly. We need to get sleep so we can grow big and beat daddy in a pillow fight. NO WIGGLES!”. ❤️❤️.

No survivors. 💔.

So excited to watch Taylor’s team in the playoffs today!.

Peak Charleston is watching your neighbors use their golf cart to tow their kids on makeshift sleds through the snow covered streets.

My 9yo told me that she and her bestie were laughing at two boys who were competing for the loudest farts during their lock down drill a few days ago. And when I delicately suggested she prepare as if it’s real, she said “Bruh, have you seen what those guns do? If I’m gonna die,.

Wanting to give families hope… the possibility of a miracle… is why I wanted to pursue neonatology. Realizing I wouldn’t be happy unless I had the chance to help those incredible little miracles navigate all of their life’s milestones, is why I chose Developmental & Behavioral.

RT @AnnieWaldman: After reviewing leaked documents, we have found UnitedHealth is strategically limiting access to a treatment for thousand….

They always say, you can get a job anywhere as a DBP. But they never talk about what those anywhere jobs look like, and how the details aren’t really up to you…. Had a long chat with a friend considering a DBP position in the states. They are in one of those “damned socialist”.

Tomorrow we find out how many DBP fellowship spots go unfilled “because no one wants to do this job”. … Careful though. Don’t confuse not wanting to do a job, with not wanting or being able to pursue a fellowship….

What is the best book you read recently that gave you hope, changed your perspective, truly shocked or surprised you. Any genre. For next years’ book list…. Bonus points for themes of karma, rebirth, unparalleled strategy, treacherous partnerships, secret allies, victorious.

My kids thought I was joking when I said we were watching musicals all day while I cooked all the things they wouldn’t eat…. The Greatest Showman.Chicago.Phantom of the Opera.Hamilton.Rent…. What an excellent day… ❤️.

My kids and their friends are playing . Two Truths and a Cap. #GenAlpha #NoCap.

I just wanna know which company is developing this generation’s iron lung machine….

*Recent autism eval in an outreach clinic*. 4yo girl from a rural county. Limited resources. Few therapists. Mama tells me she always suspected autism, but multiple people in their life told her not to worry… because her daughter smiles and makes eye contact. I knew within 5.