Medical Care for Autism
At Cortica, we optimize the health of your child’s brain and body through in-depth evaluation and treatment for medical and mental health conditions that often co-occur with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions.
Your Child’s Neurodevelopmental Evaluation
During your child’s initial neurodevelopmental evaluation at Cortica, one of our doctors will review your child’s medical history and conduct a physical exam. We'll gain a better understanding of your child through:
Information from your child's medical history
Findings from your child's physical and neurological examination
Medical tests such as Electroencephalography (EEG)
Other medical tests, depending on your child’s unique profile
Cortica’s Approach to Medical Care
Comprehensive Medical Support
Autism can affect a child’s communication, social interaction, and behavior. At Cortica, our medical care can support your child’s development.
We use a multi-dimensional approach that may include:
- Diagnostic technologies: Electroencephalography (EEG) allows us to measure the brain's electrical patterns
- Therapeutic technologies: Neuromodulation tools like cranial electrotherapy stimulation help regulate activity in key neural networks.
- Medication: Medications may help treat symptoms such as anxiety, depression, aggression, and hyperactivity
- Treatment of co-occurring conditions: Diagnosing and treating epilepsy, sleep disorders, and GI issues can significantly improve a child’s health and development
- Behavioral interventions: We support evidence-based therapies like Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) to improve communication, social skills, and behavior.
Medical Tests and Treatments at Cortica
We use medical tests to provide accurate diagnoses and to create custom treatment plans integrating medical interventions, medications, or certain therapeutic interventions.
Mitochondrial and other metabolic testing
These tests provide important information about your child’s biochemistry and may point to helpful medical therapies.
Nutrition evaluation, supplementation, and management
Our team can complete a feeding and nutrition evaluation and provide guidance on dietary modifications and nutrition supplementation.
Medication management
Our medication management approach is designed to achieve desired therapeutic effects while minimizing side effects and potential risks.
Device therapies
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation is a neuromodulation therapy that can help reduce the body’s stress response. Other neuromodulation therapies may also benefit some children.
Medical Professionals at Cortica
We bring expertise, dedication, and kindness to every discipline. Our talented professionals, including pediatricians, pediatric neurologists, EEG technicians, and others, work together to design custom treatment plans to help your child succeed.
FAQs
Will my insurance cover medical treatment?
At Cortica, we work with a wide range of health insurance plans. We can provide you with benefits check and cost estimates before beginning your services. Please reach out to us for information about your specific insurance coverage.