Dr. Ruth Nass, M.D. is administering a study of the effects of seratonin medication on 2 to 6-year-old autistic children. Studies show that brain levels of serotonin are low in many young children with autism, but by age 6, serotonin levels increase to the point where they are similar to typically developing children. The study examines serotonin replacement during critical developmental years.
Join South Slope resident Dr. Michelle MacRoy-Higgins, Assistant Professor in the Communication Sciences program at Hunter College (CUNY) and a speech therapist with over 15 years of experience, for a parent-friendly discussion on speech and language development and delays in toddlers and preschoolers. She will debunk common myths about speech and language delays, inform you on the current best practices for speech and language therapy, and provide you with practical and effective strategies to incorporate at home to help your child?s communication development; Q&A will follow.
Ms. Arberman will discuss what you need to know about the Independent Educational Plan (IEP). An Independent Educational Plan (IEP) is a legal document that describes your child’s needs, goals and mandated supportive services. In this lecture, you will gain knowledge of how to navigate and use the IEP school meeting to advocate for your child. You will obtain the skills to become an “insider”, advocate, and equal partner in the IEP planning and implementation process.
Challenges and complications feeding developmentally delayed or premature infants and children can lead to concerns about weight gain. These concerns can mark the life of child and parent. Registered Dietician Richard Kahn, M.S. shares the story of the mother of one of his current patients, and how she is coping with her infant son’s difficulties eating and gaining weight, and the therapy involved.
Dr. Kari Groff shares a message with New York families, calling attention to K2 or Spice, a new and dangerous recreational drug that is becoming popular with teenagers and adolescents. The drug can cause very serious side effects, including severe anxiety, agitated and aggressive behavior, and a general sense of mental instability.