
Leucovorin (folinic acid), FRAT testing and autism: What parents should know
Leucovorin is a vitamin supplement that’s being studied for certain conditions, but experts say it’s not yet recommended for most children with autism.

Leucovorin is a vitamin supplement that’s being studied for certain conditions, but experts say it’s not yet recommended for most children with autism.

Pediatric neuropsychiatrist Jay Salpekar, MD, recommends a combination of therapy, education, behavior modification and medicine for treating children with ADHD.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 40,000 infants born in the United States each year will have a congenital heart defect or heart disease.

It is common for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to have a higher chance of also being diagnosed with anxiety.

Pediatric gastroenterologists treat children with gastrointestinal issues from the newborn period through the teen years, and in some cases, into early adulthood.