Paradigm Shift in Patient Care: It’s Not What You Think

There is a measurable shift in patient health care, coming from the most unlikely of sources: the patients themselves. As costs rise, insurance premiums skyrocket (in the U.S.) and all other forms of allopathic medicine follow suit, patients have had to become savvy.  The time-constraint imposed on physicians has come at a cost to both…

Raising a Child with Autism: 7 Things Every Parent Should Know

When my son was first diagnosed with autism, I was depressed, confused, and completely overwhelmed. At first, all I could do was cry, yet I was in denial.  I was convinced Ryan couldn’t have autism and prayed the doctor was wrong!  I had never felt that kind of pain before. My child was incurably damaged,…

Introducing Mary Romaniec

When Autism Becomes Your Life-Calling My life calling is not one I would ever have chosen as a career following college. I am an advocate, writer, mentor, speaker and activist for families who have a child with autism. My path was chosen for me when my son was diagnosed with autism at 18 months. Our…