I have a 14 year-old daughter who has autism. She is on the high-functioning end of the scale (is verbal, capable of self-care, etc.). The pediatric psychiatrist we have been seeing for medication management left the area about a year ago, and we are not happy with the replacement doctor suggested by the clinic that employed our previous doctor. Does anyone know of any doctor, pediatrician, psychiatrist, or other, who specializes in treating/managing patients with autism in the northern Utah area? I am not comfortable with the DAN (Defeat Autism Now) protocol and so prefer a more conservative medical approach. Much gratitude to all who answer, and 10 points for best answer! Thank you!
2007-03-28 10:20:06 · 3 answers · asked by Poopy 6 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
If she is high functioning, what do you need a doctor for? Let her live her life.
2007-03-29 19:01:21 · answer #1 · answered by ........ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am unsure what who uses the DAN technique. I am guessing you have been to the autism clinic up at the university of utah. If not, I once (as an undergrad) worked under Judith Miller. She is a psychologist. She either works at the U Autism center or at University Neuropshychiatric Institute. I really liked her and have sense heard wonderful things about her.
2007-03-28 23:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by courage78 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hey, I live in NC and my son is severe. I don't know of any doctors personally but I am in this book. http://autismthoughts.com/ I think there are some Moms who live in Utah or maybe a surrounding State in the book. We also have a Yahoo group of the Moms in the book. If you would like me to see if any of the Moms live in your area I can check this out for you. The author is also a friend and she has a daughter who has autism. She is connected to lots of specialist. Email me off of my profile if you are interested.
Take care.....
2007-03-31 13:59:35 · answer #3 · answered by thisisme 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋