Entendiendo el autismo en los niños

April 23, 2025 –

Abril es el mes dedicado a crear conciencia sobre el autismo. En este episodio nos acompaña Maggie, una madre con dos hijos diagnosticados con autismo, para brindar consejos y crear conciencia sobre este diagnóstico que afecta a 1 de cada 36 niños en los Estados Unidos.

Autism in Children: Early Signs & Support

April 09, 2025 –

Join us as we speak with Dr. Abigail Ley, pediatric neurologist at Nicklaus Children's, about Autism Spectrum Disorders: Navigating early diagnosis, therapies, and resources for children with autism.

Understanding ADHD in Kids: Signs, Misconceptions, and Support Strategies

June 14, 2024 –

Today we are joined by Dr. Agenia Delouche, child and adolescent psychologist at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, and today we're diving into an important topic that affects many families: ADHD. We'll be covering signs to look out for, common misconceptions, and how parents and caregivers can best support their children.

Guidelines for Coping with Autistic Children During the Pandemic

April 10, 2020 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted all of our lives in varying ways, and families of children with autism spectrum disorder may have unique challenges in handling information about the virus and all the changes that come with it.

Signs of Autism in Children

April 24, 2023 – Autism, or Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a developmental disorder that affects communication, social interaction, and behavior. It typically appears in early childhood, and parents and caregivers may notice signs and symptoms as early as 12 to 18 months of age. Learn the signs of autism for early detection and care.

Lunch n' Learn: Detecting the Early signs of Autism

April 28, 2017 – Detecting the Early Signs of Autism: What the speech and language pathologists want you to know. Hear from speech and language pathologists Jessica Thomas and Nayda Torres-Soto. Brought to you by Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Division of Psychology to raise awareness on issues affecting our children today. 

Nicklaus Children's Hospital Receives 'Autism-Friendly' Designation

July 05, 2023 – Thanks to the Frederick A. DeLuca Foundation, our Adaptive Care Program is enhancing the safety and comfort of the inpatient environment for neurodivergent patients and their families. We are honored to receive the ‘Autism Friendly’ designation as a reflection of our dedication to creating a supportive and inclusive care environment. 

Advocating for Your Child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

April 16, 2024 – If your child has the developmental condition known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), then you are far from alone. The most recent estimates from the CDC note that one in every 36 children born in the United States is affected with ASD. This lifelong condition creates challenges related to repetitive behaviors, restricted interests and social-communication deficits, which can vary in type and severity in each child.

Unconventional Treatments for Autism: What Parents Should Know

April 18, 2022 – Physicians don't typically recommend treatments that are considered “unconventional.” These may include experimental, alternative, or complementary therapies. However, complementary treatments can be implemented in addition to conventional treatments. Among the most commonly used complementary treatments are dietary modifications.

Dental Health in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

August 10, 2018 –

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder may present with behavioral management problems in the dental setting due to increased anxiety, fear and increased sensory stimulation.