Dr. Akiko Kawamura M.D.

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• Tips on How to Help Teens With Autism Find a Job

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• What Are the Causes and Symptoms of Silent Reflux?

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• Is There a Relationship Between Autism and Vaccinations?

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• Is It a Mistake to Give Melatonin to Children with Autism?

  Dr. David Clark, the Director of the Center for Autism Recovery in Dallas, TX believes that it is a mistake to give melatonin to children with autism.Melatonin has received recent attention for helping people get to sleep easier. It is made by a gland in the brain that seems to elicit sleep hormones...

• What Team of Specialists Should I Contact if I Have Meningitis?

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