Autism Evaluations
I offer a comprehensive medical/physical and ADOS evaluation for families with exceptional children, specifically those with concerns regarding autism spectrum. If your child is different from their same-aged peers, is struggling to behave, make friends or succeed, and you are a parent looking for help with a diagnosis and recommendations, you have come to the right place! I am generally able to see children within about 2-3 weeks.
Leucovorin (Folinic Acid) and Autism Treatment
Leucovorin, also known as folinic acid, is an active form of vitamin B9. Unlike regular folic acid, it does not require complex conversion inside the body, which makes it more effective for individuals who have difficulties processing folate.
Research has shown that some children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may have a condition called Cerebral Folate Deficiency (CFD), often linked to folate receptor autoantibodies (FRAA). These antibodies can block folate from entering the brain. Leucovorin bypasses this problem by helping deliver folate directly to the nervous system.
Potential Benefits of Leucovorin Treatment in Autism:
- Improvement in speech and language development
- Better social interaction and communication skills
- Reduction in irritability and behavioral challenges
- Support for cognitive function and focus
What to expect :
- Call to schedule your in-person Appointment.
- Complete the Parent questionnaire and the MCHAT form and email back to admin@pediatricpod.com
- We will then set up a 20–30-minute Parent interview via telemedicine to discuss your child’s medical, developmental, and behavioral history and your concerns. This Appointment needs to be before the in-person appointment.
- In-person Appointment: 40-60 minutes: Child interaction and standardized evaluation using ADOS -2. If your child allows, we may do a physical exam.
- About 2-3 weeks later, we will set up a 20-minute video call to review results and recommendations.
- You can collect a copy of the Report, MCHAT, DSM 5 criteria, ADOS -2 score and Recommendations after the follow up video call.
Fee for Service:
Pediatric Pod is a self-pay clinic (Direct Pay Model) and accepts credit and debit cards. Each consultation includes an average of 1.5 -2 hours of face-to-face physician time, complete note with developmental testing, diagnoses, and recommendations. Please call the office for pricing.
If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to reach out via phone at 713-669-1900 or email admin@pediatricpod.com.
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