Kristie McNealy, MD

Together, the results of two recent studies on autism highlight the financial strain caused by this complex condition. First, data from the IAN Project, the first national autism registry, shows that parents report spending spend an average of $500 per month on treatment for their autistic child. Next, a study out of the [...]

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 [...]