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Gayle Provost replied to Jessica Okerman's discussion 'Pediatrician?'

Michelle, we see a DAN! in Salem, NH. Dr. Luke Huber and Dr. Candace Sholl. We LOVE them. If you want any information about them let me know, I'll be happy to share.

Feb 17

Courtney replied to Jessica Okerman's discussion 'Pediatrician?'

by the way, Dr. Durand also specializes in LYME disease, which my child also has...so, we get a two birds one stone feeling.

Feb 8

Courtney replied to Jessica Okerman's discussion 'Pediatrician?'

the choices in NH are limited ( I think there is only 2 dans! In the state right now. We use DR. Lynn Durand in concord. His exam room is large which is great because my kid feels confined in small/standard rooms. The waiting room is relaxing with…

Feb 8

Michelle Abbott replied to Jessica Okerman's discussion 'Pediatrician?'

Courtney, if you don't mind me asking, who is your DAN doctor. Is he local? I drive over 4 hours one way to see ours. I feel like we don't go as often because I dread the drive and phone conference isn't the same as…

Feb 8

Pediatrician?

Hello,I am new to this site so forgive me if there is another way of finding this information. This fall my 2.5yr old daughter was diagnosed on the autism spectrum. I have started my daughter on a gluten free casein free diet on the advice of friends and have seen improvement but I am in need of guidance. Our current pediatrician has been ignoring signs and is of no help what-so-ever. We even had to initiate and set up the neurology appointment. Can anyone recommend a pediatrician who deals…See More

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Courtney replied to Jessica Okerman's discussion 'Pediatrician?'

Also, if your still in the research phase of this, I read a ton of books on the subject when I was in my research phase and the two that I think were the most helpful were: Changing the course of autis by Dr Bryan jepson And Healing the new…

Jan 30

Courtney replied to Jessica Okerman's discussion 'Pediatrician?'

Hi Jessica, I know how you feel...I was in your shoes not too long ago and was a bit confused about where to start too. We use our pediatrician for our regular care then we go see the DAN doctor every few months specifically for the symptoms of…

Jan 30

Jessica Okerman replied to Jessica Okerman's discussion 'Pediatrician?'

Thank you both for the response. I have heard of Partners in Nashua. They were recommended years ago when I had my first child. I should have listen then. So in addition to your pediatrician you see a DAN doctor? Is…

Jan 30

Michelle Abbott replied to Jessica Okerman's discussion 'Pediatrician?'

I've had great luck with Parners in Pediatrics in Nashua. We have Dr. Glidden. But I've seen Dr. Kaupp many times and they are both great. I've received some good referrals from them as well. Like Courtney…

Jan 26

Courtney replied to Jessica Okerman's discussion 'Pediatrician?'

You will likely have to keep your current pediatrician or look for one who is at least more supportive. That said, there us an internal medicine doctor in concord who takes a special interest in the spectrum kids (known as a DAN!) You can look into…

Jan 25

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