One in thirty-six children in the United States is diagnosed with autism, but many parents are still navigating this complex terrain without a road map. Each child is more than their diagnosis, and Dr. Goh embraced a whole-child approach in their care. Listen and read more below to dive deeper into her advice for parents and some highlights from her book, Magnificent Minds. 

When your patients come to you with questions that you may not be able to answer, this book can help. It can fill in those gaps in your training that you may encounter. The research has been condensed from the plethora of studies available. 

Cortica is continuing to conduct research and clinical trials for the newest therapies in the space. Like everything else in the company, these attempts span the gamut from genetic markers, virtual reality, eye-movement, gut microbiome, etc. The goal is to create accessible programs for families and organizations to use in treatment. 

Who is Dr. Goh? 

Suzanne Goh, MD, BCBA, is a board-certified pediatric behavioral neurologist, behavioral analyst, neuroscience researcher, and author. She has dedicated her career to researching and developing therapies for neurological conditions that impact childhood brain development. Specializing in the treatment of autism, she is the founder of Cortica, and creator of the Cortica Care Model.

She has published medical research in peer-reviewed publications, and she's also the author of a book, intended for parents of children with developmental differences called Magnificent Minds.

Read the whole series:

Part One: Finding New Hope: Dr. Goh's Journey from Camp Counselor to Doctor

Part Two: Finding New Hope: The Whole-Child Model and the Role of Genetic Testing