Archive for November, 2009

Study on Autism & Alternative Medicine

Around 52 to 95% of children with autism are treated with complementary alternative medicine (CAM) therapies. A survey asked 539 physicians (90% of whom were pediatricians) about their practices and attitudes about CAM therapies for autism.
The most encouraged CAM therapies:
- Multivitamins 49%
- Essential Fatty Acids 25%
- Melatonin 25%
- Probiotics [...]

Review/Gabbing on Grey’s Anatomy “New History” (10/12)

Okay, this isn’t a “review” in the literal sense of the word. Just comments and stuff I am…commenting on.
1. Has there always been *that* much of a height difference between Izzie and Meredith? Holy cow…either Katherine Heigl was wearing heels and/or she really is that much taller, or Ellen Pompeo is [...]

Received the first copies of “ADD and Your Money”!

There are few things that compare to seeing the finished version of your book for the first time. I’ve never had kids, but I’m guessing the feeling is somewhat akin to seeing your baby for the first time. And the gestation period is roughly the same for each!!
It’s such a privilege to [...]

Delegate, delegate, delegate

I just finished an interview Dr. Rory Stern about my new book “ADD and Your Money”. One thing I mentioned repeatedly during the interview is the importance of delegating.
No man is an island. ~ John Donne
We aren’t expected to do everything on our own. And when you have ADHD, you may [...]

Happy 40th Birthday, Sesame Street! (My favorite videos)

I love Sesame Street. And I’m not afraid to say it. My mom said that when I discovered Sesame Street, I dropped Mr. Rogers “like a hot potato”. lol
I can still hear “Abierto” and “Cerrado” clearly in my head…(why learning “open” and “close” was of the utmost importance – I have [...]