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Jan Gambino

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Ask the Reflux Mom: Autism and GERD Treatment Challenges

Dear Reflux Mom,   I'm desperately seeking help for my 12 year old son with autism.  My son was normally calm and quiet until the past few months when he became very restless, screaming and having severe tantrums, self injury behaviors and endless sleepless nights. We brought him to many doctors, including a recent visit to an out of... Read moreChevron
posted 03/15/2011, comments (0)|
Jan Gambino

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Reflux Mom and Author of Reflux 101

Communicating with the Doctor: When Your Child is Non Verbal.

Has this ever happened to you? You go to the doctor with your little one and describe a scene of horror: “Her acid reflux was just awful last night. The worst it has been in a long time. She was awake all night screaming. I could barely hold her as she was arching her back between bouts of vomiting. Then she held her breath and I thought she... Read moreChevron
posted 02/25/2010, comments (0)|
Jan Gambino

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A New Approach to Diagnosing and Treating Digestive Problems in Children with Autism

New guidelines for diagnosing and treating digestive problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) were just released by the American Academy of Pediatrics. Digestive problems such as gastroesophageal reflux (GER), constipation and diarrhea are often seen in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder and there is a great need for... Read moreChevron
posted 02/16/2010, comments (0)|
Jan Gambino

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Reflux Mom and Author of Reflux 101

Autism and GI Disorders: New Treatment Guidelines

The American Academy of Pediatrics released new guidelines for diagnosing and treating digestive problems in children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. In the next few days, I will summarize the findings in a Sharepost. Meanwhile, check out the full document here Jan
posted 01/05/2010, comments (0)|
Jan Gambino

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Reflux Mom and Author of Reflux 101

Autism and GERD: One Child's Story

  Many years ago, a child with autism taught me everything I needed to know about autism and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Joey had GERD from infancy and his family struggled like so many families I know to help him to eat, sleep and grow. A special diet and medication eventually calmed the reflux and his digestive system was... Read moreChevron
posted 12/11/2009, comments (0)|

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