Maria Wright

Dec 9, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Maria Wright |Albert Zhou |Irene Tanzman |Elizabeth Rodriguez

A series of behaviors in autistic children, not well addressed by medical providers today, include self-harming, hitting, biting, mouthing, licking objects, pickiness with food, clothing textures, and touching private areas – otherwise known as “sensory behaviors.” Some of these behaviors, often found to be embarrassing, can remain prevalent and persist into adulthood.

Oct 10, 2024 | kevinmd.com | Maria Wright |Sara Pastoor |Christopher Habig |Eva Feder Kittay

P.K. presents for a medical evaluation to the early intervention program. He is 26 months old. P.K.’s parents self-referred to the early intervention program because of concerns regarding a delay in his development. The mother reports that he is not saying any words and is not following directions. He does not turn to the sound of his name. He appears to be in his own world.