Kristie McNealy, MD

A couple of days ago, I wrote a post about the emotional impact of prematurity, and I discussed the fact that being a preemie isn’t something you get to leave at the door of the NICU.  What I want to talk about today follows along those same lines, and while it will probably resonate with [...]

One day, almost 3 years ago, I walked out of the post partum unit of University Hospital with empty arms.  It was Christmas Eve, and I was going home to celebrate Christmas with my older daughter, but my mind and heart were still in the NICU where our youngest struggled on a ventilator.  While I [...]

In order to kick off Autism Awareness Month, I thought I’d spend a little time talking about autism, and its symptoms and diagnosis.
What is Autism?
According to the Autism Society of America, Autism is a complex neurological disorder that impacts a person’s ability to communicate and take part in normal social interactions. Both children [...]