Hello Barb,
I am a professional (speech-language pathologist) and not the parent of a child
with autism or Down Syndrome. However, I have met Dr. Morton and had the chance
to work with him with a number of children and family in my practice. I think we
are very lucky to have here in this community. Interestingly, he has been
prescribing Tenex for a number of my clients--which hadn't been happening much
around here. Dr. Morton does an intensive interview and work-up and the families
I know have been quite pleased with his report and recommendations. I have
referred many of my patients to him. He is board certified in developmental
pediatrics (and that is hard to find!)

Good luck

Ann

Ann Osterling
Speech-Language Pathologist
510 South Staley Road, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61822

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Hello! I am new to the listserve. I had to work and was not able to
attend your meeting last night to ask this in person, so hope someone
will answer.

Our 14 year old son has Down Syndrome and autism. He is also ADHD, for
which he takes Tenex--a very old blood pressure medicine with an
off-label use for ADHD. The last few months he has become very anxious
and very tense and seldom sleeps for more than 4 hours a night, which
means he is not up to coping with school the next day. Our doctor
feels we are getting out of his area of expertise and would be happy
to work with another doctor to monitor drug dosages, etc. but has no
clue what to try. We have gone to the Child Disabilities and
Development Clinic at the University of Iowa in the past (a wonderful
place!)but feel if we are going to add drugs into the mix we need
someone local.

There were some early postings on Dr. Morton, but nothing after the
initial ones. Does anyone go to him? Developmental pediatrician we
have seen in the past diagnosed but never treated.

I have heard Dr. Elghammer in Danville treats kids with autism--has
anyone gone to him?

Others you'd recommend?

Thanks!
Barb Jewett