Parent Resources

 
NORMAL DEVELOPMENT
"Let’s Talk Normal Development:  Part I "

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS
"Starting at Square One:  Understanding the Basics of Autism Spectrum Disorders."

Autism Speaks: Diagnosis, Causes, and Symptoms

Autism Speaks Family Services
100 Day Kit
Asperger's Syndrome and High Functioning Autism Tool Kit

Autism Spectrum Disorders (Pervasive Developmental Disorders): The National Institutes of Mental Health (NIMH) article on early detection and intervention of autism spectrum disorder in children.

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Autism information page

National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke Asperger Syndrome information page

1/14/2010 Courier-Journal Article, "More Than a Picky Eater" on feeding disorders

The art of Trent Altman

LEARNING DISABILITIES
WFPL’s State of Affairs with Julie Kredens, June 10th, 2009
David Causey, Ph.D. discussed learning disabilities with other professionals in the community.

Learning Disabilities Association of Kentucky Director Tim Woods

TOURETTE SYNDROME
WFPL’s State of Affairs with Robin Fisher and Julie Kredens, November 18, 2008
Judith Axelrod, M.D. discussed Tourette Syndrome with other guests.

Tourette Syndrome Association

BIPOLAR IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS
Kentuckiana Healthy Woman Magazine Article: "Do Aggressive and Irritable Children Have Bipolar Disorder?"
By Stephanie C. Eken, M.D.

PEDIODONTISTS
Pediatric Dental Group Priscilla Johns Bond, D.M.D and Thomas G. Ison, D.M.D.

Shellie Branson, D.M.D
(502)426-0088
2015 Herr Lane #D
Louisville, KY 40222

YMCA SAFE PLACE
WFPL’s State of Affairs with Julie Kredens, March 25, 2008
Dr. Stephanie Eken supported Sandy Bowen, Executive Director of YMCA Safe Place of Greater Louisville.

PARENTING
Community (May 23, 2008 issue, p. 20): Dr. Causey, Ph.D. contributed an article, "What Happened to the Child I Knew: Challenges, Opportunities, of Parenting Middle Schoolers."
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GESELL DEVELOPMENTAL OBSERVATION
This link provides information about the Gesell Developmental Observation.
Many applicants to Kentucky Country Day school participate in this screening at our office.
Gesell Developmental Observation Information 

ADD IN THE NEWS
"CHADD and AACAP Applaud Michael Phelps for Addressing Stigma of AD/HD"

SQUARE ONE IN THE NEWS
Dr. Axelrod addresses the issue of heat stroke and stimulant medications for Louisville's WDRB news. "The truth is we have no new knowledge, we don't know of any close relationship or any relationship truly between Adderall and heat stroke.  I think we have to treat that information cautiously, I think research must be done, but we must continue to treat our children and watch them carefully as we always have," said Dr. Axelrod.

PRESCRIPTION DISCOUNTS
Kentucky Rx Card
The free Kentucky Rx Card provides an average of 30% savings for certain medications with a valid prescription. This program is for Kentucky residents and may be used "regardless of age or insurance".