David Ansel — Page 2 — Developmental-Behavioral Pediatrics

Am I missing something?

June 17, 2019 By David Ansel

PCP’s frequently worry they may be missing something “medical” when diagnosing ADHD. Sometimes parents express the same concern. It’s a reasonable worry, but thankfully not a very common occurrence. Should you order studies? The only labs I might think about... Full Story>

What’s in those numbers?

February 12, 2019 By David Ansel

What do you do with testing reports you receive from schools or private psychologists? Do you read and try to understand them, or just file them away? Do you feel comfortable discussing the results with parents? Pediatricians are not routinely... Full Story>

One Size Does Not Fit All

December 30, 2018 By David Ansel

Learning disability (LD) may seem like a complicated and confusing topic to pediatricians, but there are really just a few simple things you need to know in order to counsel families about them and effectively help your patients. Parents will... Full Story>

Bullying

September 24, 2018 By David Ansel

Every day when 6thgrader Kate walks to gym class, new kid Tiffany lies in wait with a posse of girls. Escalating over more than a week, Tiffany calls her ‘fattie’, makes fun of her clothes and hair, insults her family,... Full Story>

Eyes Wide Open

July 1, 2018 By David Ansel

As physicians, and as a society, we’ve gotten incredibly comfortable with stimulant medications for ADHD (methylphenidate, dexmethylphenidate, dextroamphetamine, amphetamine salts, lisdexamfetamine). Somehow they have come to be viewed as benign, almost routine, and are far more accepted than other psychiatric medications. ... Full Story>

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