Your child is “in there”
SOME PEOPLE BELIEVE: That autism is a hopeless, incurable life sentence
BUT NOW WE KNOW: That some people with autism lose their diagnoses, many more improve greatly, and some break through with moments of clarity and language even when they generally don’t talk or relate much.
WHAT YOU CAN DO: Look at autism as a state someone is in rather than as a permanent trait. Believe that your loved one with autism is “in there”…
“Kiwi College” Webinar April 17th 11am EDT
Kiwi Magazine’s “Kiwi College” Webinar Series will host Dr. Martha Herbert as its webinar leader on Tuesday, April 17th at 11am EDT.…
“You the Owner’s Manual” with Dr. Michael Roizen April 14, 3:30pm
Dr. Herbert will have a 25 minute LIVE interview on the “You the Owner’s Manual” show with Dr. Michael Roizen (who coauthored the book with the same name) on Saturday, April 14th at 3:30pm ET. http://www.healthradio.net/show/you-the-owners-manual , Phoenix Media.…
“Doctor Radio” on Sirius XM Wed March 28 10-11am EDT
Host Dr. Bernard Dreyer will interview Dr. Herbert and take listener questions on the “Pediatrics” show of “Doctor Radio” on Sirius XM radio Wednesday March 28th from 10-11am EDT.…
Wisconsin Public Radio “To the Best of Our Knowledge”, April 8
As part of a series on the brain, Dr. Herbert along with Dr. Richard Davidson, brain scientist at the University of Wisconsin, will have a 30 minute discussion to air on April 8, 2012. This show is nationally syndicated to 160+ public radio affiliates around the country.…
Dr. Manny Alvarez interview filmed for FoxHealthNews.com
Dr. Herbert filmed an interview with Dr. Manny Alvarez of FoxNewsHealth.com for “Health Talk.” Its air date will be announced. Dr. Manny has a long-standing interest in autism as he has a 14 year old autistic son. The video will be embedded in a website column about this subject.…
RESCHEDULED: Greater Boston Chapter of Autism, May 15th
The Greater Boston Chapter of Autism Speaks will present a Science Panel rescheduled for TUESDAY MAY 15th from 7:00 pm -9:00pm at the Boston Public Library. There is no charge; all are welcome.
The panel will be moderated by Dr. Martha Herbert, and consist of the following researchers, all leaders in their fields:
Dr. Randy Carpenter – CEO, Seaside Therapeutics, speaking on Translational Research
Dr. Guoping Feng – MIT, speaking on Genetics
Dr. Chris McDougle…
Keynote – ARI Conference General Session – April 28, 2012
This spring’s Autism Research Institute Conference will be held at the Newark Liberty Airport Marriott April 26-29, 2012. The conference will feature an General Sessions, Science Session, Adult Services Session, Practitioner Seminars (CME credit available), Nutrition Session, and Free Workshope. Dr. Herbert will keynote the General Session for the whole conference on Saturday morning April 28 at 8:30 a.m. Her topic will be The Autism Revolution.…
A boost for the gut-gluten-brain connection
A grilled cheese sandwich
A new Penn State survey showing that a gluten-free, casein free diet helps autism will come as a surprise to some and a relief to others. If you believe that autism is a hopeless lifelong brain condition, it seems ridiculous to imagine that diet could make any difference. If you are a parent who has seen your child “wake up” on this diet, you may feel relieved that these scientists took…
Library Journal: Autism Short Takes
Publication Date: Feb. 29, 2012
Herbert (neurology, Harvard Medical Sch.), after years of research and treating children, has developed a new way of seeing autism. Here, she discusses possible causes of autism and strategies for limiting its negative impact and increasing its positive impact on an individual’s development. She looks at the body as a whole system and considers how the environment, food, viruses, and stress can affect the body and brain. She uses many…
