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Developmental Disorders and Autism Patient Stories

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Patient of the Month: Mark

April 30, 2025 –

It is difficult for Mark, a non-verbal young man living with Autism, to communicate his ailments. But after a visit to the Nicklaus Children's Hospital Emergency Room (E.R.), Mark's life changed for the better. This one visit led him to a specialized team of physicians from the Division of Gastroenterology and the Undiagnosed Disease Clinic which would provide more insight into Mark's overall health.

Madison Stays on Track Thanks to Virtual Appointments with Nicklaus Children’s Pediatric Specialists

June 08, 2020 – Like many parents who have had to adjust to a new normal due to the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic, Joanna Glazer worried how her daughter Madison Glazer, age 10, would stay on track with her studies and therapy sessions with social distancing.

Patrick's Autism Success Story

February 19, 2009 – Patrick was diagnosed with autism when he was 18 months old. Eighteen months later, through a series of therapies at Nicklaus Children's Hospital Dan Marino, Patrick is able to talk and interact with others.