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10 Educational Apps for Children and Young Adults with Autism

Nicole YoungApril 20, 2021

by Nicole YoungApril 20, 2021011202

Autism impacts all communities but the Latino community, in particular, suffers from a lack of access to information among other issues that can affect if and when children are diagnosed. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC),...

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Barriers to Diagnosing Autism Among Latino Families

Nicole YoungApril 15, 2021

by Nicole YoungApril 15, 202108594

Latino families face serious obstacles on a daily basis and access to health care is one of them. Unfortunately, there are disparities in diagnosis and treatment of autism among Latino families. Things that prevent Latino parents from seeking medical advice...

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What Makes the Wellness Institute for Neurodevelopment Different in Treatment of Autism?

Dr. Carmen Baez FranceschiApril 13, 2017February 3, 2021

by Dr. Carmen Baez FranceschiApril 13, 2017February 3, 202104489

Through Dr. Carmen Báez Franceschi’s expertise, the Wellness Institute of Neurodevelopment (WIN) has identified methodologies that make accurate diagnoses possible for patients with a history of inadequate treatments or poor results from other therapeutic options. The Franceschi Method™ is an individualized treatment protocol that combines...

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Recognizing World Autism Awareness Day From Expert Dr. Carmen Baez Franceschi

Dr. Carmen Baez FranceschiApril 2, 2017February 5, 2021

by Dr. Carmen Baez FranceschiApril 2, 2017February 5, 202101314

Dr. Carmen Baez Franceschi is the Founder & CEO of WIN – The Wellness Institute of Neurodevelopment. Originally established in Puerto Rico, WIN is a multidisciplinary clinic that serves children, adolescence and adults facing challenges with Neurodevelopment disorders. Common conditions...

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Understanding Autism: Past, Present, and Future

Dr. Carmen Baez FranceschiMarch 22, 2017February 9, 2021

by Dr. Carmen Baez FranceschiMarch 22, 2017February 9, 202111424

Sesame Street recently introduced it’s newest muppet, Julia, a four-year-old with autism. The news was met with praise and seen as another step in improving awareness around autism, however, little is still known about the disorder. The origin of autism is a question...

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Top 3 Ways That Nutrition Affects Your Child’s Development

Dr. Carmen Baez FranceschiMarch 17, 2017February 9, 2021

by Dr. Carmen Baez FranceschiMarch 17, 2017February 9, 202101054

Researchers, parents and doctors have spent decades trying to understand autism, one of the fastest growing developmental disorders in the United States. It is safe to say that almost everyone will know someone with Autism or know someone affected by...

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What You Need to Know About Autism and Developmental Milestones

Dr. Carmen Baez FranceschiMarch 8, 2017February 10, 2021

by Dr. Carmen Baez FranceschiMarch 8, 2017February 10, 202111859

Almost everybody knows somebody with autism. At the rate we’re going, 1 in 2 children will be diagnosed with autism by 2025. We can help improve the statistics by detecting the signs as soon as possible, so that children can...

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A Breakthrough Medication-Free Approach to Autism

Dr. Carmen Baez FranceschiMarch 1, 2017February 11, 2021

by Dr. Carmen Baez FranceschiMarch 1, 2017February 11, 202101218

Researchers, parents and doctors have spent decades trying to understand autism, one of the fastest growing developmental disorders in the United States. It is safe to say that almost everyone will know someone with Autism or know someone affected by...