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Autism

New Genetic Study Reveals 4 Autism Subtypes

Alison Escalante M.D. on August 5, 2025

A new study reveals four distinct autism subtypes, each with unique traits and genetic patterns—reshaping how we understand, diagnose, and support autism.

A new study reveals four distinct autism subtypes, each with unique traits and genetic patterns—reshaping how we understand, diagnose, and support autism.

Chronic Illness

The Negative Consequences of Invalidating Patients' Symptoms

Alison Escalante M.D. on May 29, 2025

When healthcare providers dismiss symptoms, it can cause lasting harm. A new study reveals how such invalidation affects patients—and what doctors and patients can do about it.

When healthcare providers dismiss symptoms, it can cause lasting harm. A new study reveals how such invalidation affects patients—and what doctors and patients can do about it.

Bias

Disabled People Still Have to Fight for Access

Alison Escalante M.D. on July 30, 2024

Excluded from 22 school events due to lack of an accessible entrance, a Colorado mother of three has filed a federal disability discrimination lawsuit.

Excluded from 22 school events due to lack of an accessible entrance, a Colorado mother of three has filed a federal disability discrimination lawsuit.

Career

Good Mentorship Is Key to Workplace Success and Happiness

Alison Escalante M.D. on June 21, 2024

'The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring' provides a clear research-based roadmap for both organizations and individuals who want to reap the benefits of effective mentoring.

'The Financial Times Guide to Mentoring' provides a clear research-based roadmap for both organizations and individuals who want to reap the benefits of effective mentoring.

Long Covid

Long COVID Looks Like Acute Infection in the Brain

Alison Escalante M.D. on June 12, 2024

New research finds that patients with Long COVID brain fog or cognitive impairment have the biological signature of acute COVID-19 infection in their brain.

New research finds that patients with Long COVID brain fog or cognitive impairment have the biological signature of acute COVID-19 infection in their brain.

Long Covid

Covid-19 Found in People’s Blood Months After Infection

Alison Escalante M.D. on April 26, 2024

Researchers provide an important clue to Long Covid, finding viral proteins in the blood of 25% of people more than a year after infection.

Researchers provide an important clue to Long Covid, finding viral proteins in the blood of 25% of people more than a year after infection.

Career

The Many Reasons for Hope in Long Covid

Alison Escalante M.D. on April 11, 2024

CNN Reporter Ryan Prior shares a story of community, advocacy, and democracy in "The Long Haul: How Long Covid Survivors Are Revolutionizing Health Care."

CNN Reporter Ryan Prior shares a story of community, advocacy, and democracy in "The Long Haul: How Long Covid Survivors Are Revolutionizing Health Care."

Career

Long Covid Is a Disabling Disease—And It’s Not Rare

Alison Escalante M.D. on March 15, 2024

It has been over two years since Long Covid stole my career as a pediatrician. Millions of other Americans with Long Covid are waiting for research on effective treatments.

It has been over two years since Long Covid stole my career as a pediatrician. Millions of other Americans with Long Covid are waiting for research on effective treatments.

Parenting

The Best Parenting Is Not Fair; It's Responsive

Alison Escalante M.D. on February 29, 2024

Many parents have been raised to believe that they should treat their children equally. Responsive parenting that observes each child's individual needs works better.

Many parents have been raised to believe that they should treat their children equally. Responsive parenting that observes each child's individual needs works better.

Parenting

Paris Hilton Learns Mothers Are the Experts on Their Child

Alison Escalante M.D. on December 9, 2023

When Paris Hilton revealed on her reality TV show that she had not yet changed her one-month-old son's diaper, what happened next is something all mothers need to hear.

When Paris Hilton revealed on her reality TV show that she had not yet changed her one-month-old son's diaper, what happened next is something all mothers need to hear.

Motivation

The Success Factor: A Book Review

Alison Escalante M.D. on January 21, 2022

Have you ever wondered how astronauts, Olympians, and Nobel Prize winners really do it? A new book breaks it down into four key approaches any of us can learn.

Have you ever wondered how astronauts, Olympians, and Nobel Prize winners really do it? A new book breaks it down into four key approaches any of us can learn.

Anxiety

How to Help Kids with the Sunday Scaries and School Dread

Alison Escalante M.D. on January 16, 2022

Who has not felt dread before work or school? When kids get the Sunday Scaries they may act out or show anxiety.

Who has not felt dread before work or school? When kids get the Sunday Scaries they may act out or show anxiety.

Creativity

Seeking Wisdom: A Book Review

Alison Escalante M.D. on January 14, 2022

Julia Cameron, who has helped artists and writers overcome creative blocks for decades, has written a new book on the spiritual path to creativity.

Julia Cameron, who has helped artists and writers overcome creative blocks for decades, has written a new book on the spiritual path to creativity.

Spirituality

Finding Spirituality After Doubt Has Shattered Your Beliefs

Alison Escalante M.D. on December 7, 2021

A new book by Brian McLaren shows why religious doubt is necessary to help people grow into authentic spirituality beyond particular beliefs.

A new book by Brian McLaren shows why religious doubt is necessary to help people grow into authentic spirituality beyond particular beliefs.

Gratitude

Parents Worry Kids Aren't Thankful Enough: Here's What to Do

Alison Escalante M.D. on November 30, 2021

American parents are worried that they give their kids too much, and they are embarrassed at times by their kids' selfish behavior. But there are practical ways to teach kids gratitude.

American parents are worried that they give their kids too much, and they are embarrassed at times by their kids' selfish behavior. But there are practical ways to teach kids gratitude.

Health

How Parents Can Keep Kids Talking and Protect Mental Health

Alison Escalante M.D. on November 22, 2021

In the post-lockdown phase of the pandemic, kids are facing a growing mental health crisis. Parents want to know what they can to do keep their kids talking to them.

In the post-lockdown phase of the pandemic, kids are facing a growing mental health crisis. Parents want to know what they can to do keep their kids talking to them.

Child Development

Changing Parenting Beliefs Improves Early Childhood Outcomes

Alison Escalante M.D. on October 14, 2021

Parents love their kids, but none of them are born knowing the current science of child development. A new study helped parents update their beliefs, with great benefit for kids.

Parents love their kids, but none of them are born knowing the current science of child development. A new study helped parents update their beliefs, with great benefit for kids.

Anxiety

How To Help with Kids' Back to School Anxiety in 2021

Alison Escalante M.D. on September 7, 2021

Now more than ever, parents need to know how to help their kids navigate the usual school stress, plus deal with the fear and uncertainty they face during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Now more than ever, parents need to know how to help their kids navigate the usual school stress, plus deal with the fear and uncertainty they face during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Health

The Strong Get Mental Health Care in the Navy and Marines

Alison Escalante M.D. on June 1, 2021

Like other branches of the armed services, the Navy and Marines are facing a suicide crisis. Secretary Thomas Harker wants to change that by empowering people to seek help.

Like other branches of the armed services, the Navy and Marines are facing a suicide crisis. Secretary Thomas Harker wants to change that by empowering people to seek help.

Health

How Vaccination Benefits Mental Health

Alison Escalante M.D. on May 12, 2021

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can have surprising mental health benefits.

Getting the COVID-19 vaccine can have surprising mental health benefits.