Category: evaluations
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Can Leucovorin Help Kids with Autism?
There’s been much in the news and on social media about a new “miracle drug” that purports to “cure autism.” So, what’s the truth behind leucovorin? What’s the Cope Center’s position on this controversial treatment? Since March 2025, high-dose folinic acid, also known as leucovorin, has been increasingly used to treat children with autism. Dr. Cope… Read more
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How We Replace Uncertainty with Information and Care
Getting the news from a medical professional that your child has a disability is never easy. All parents have high hopes and dreams for their babies, and any disability creates challenges. Often, parents need time to adjust their expectations. Research shows that this adjustment period is particularly difficult for families of autistic children. In fact,… Read more
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Ten Signs of Autism
As a pediatric neurologist, Dr. Jennifer Cope has diagnosed children with autism for nearly 25 years. While a professional who specializes in autism must make the final diagnosis, pediatricians, parents, and teachers should be on alert for certain signs of autism. Frequent signs of autism include: If a child shows several of these autism signs, then Dr.… Read more
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CAPE Center Podcast
Pediatric Neurologist, Dr. Jennifer Cope, talks about the new COPE Center for Autism on CAPE Chat. The BCSS CAPE Resource Center serves as a hub for educators, community members, and individuals living and working in and around Bergen County to locate services and resources for those with developmental and other disabilities. They offer resource coordination… Read more
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Why An Early Autism Diagnosis Is Important
One in 31 children in the United States has been diagnosed with autism, according to the CDC. There are simply not enough medical practices to meet the needs of this growing community, so some families report waits of two or three years to get an evaluation. Yet, an early diagnosis is critical for many reasons. An… Read more