Doctor Hokehe Eko launches a virtual clinic for autistic children

Dr. Hokehe Eko, founding father of Glow Pediatrics, offers a pioneering virtual platform for assessing children with autism.

The progressive practice of pediatric integrative medicine takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to meeting children’s physical, emotional and developmental needs. “If you are concerned that you may have autism, it is generally better to have your child tested sooner rather than later” – Glow Pediatrics identified inside autism services. “Even if you decide not to enroll your child in therapy, understanding their behavior and needs can go a long way in knowing how to support them.”

Although testing is most reliable after the age of 18 months, symptoms could also be subtle in some children and more noticeable in others. In 2023, data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention revealed for the primary time that autism is diagnosed at higher rates in black children in comparison with their white peers. BLACK ENTERPRISES It noted that the report indicated that in 2020, one in 36 Black children across the age of eight was diagnosed with autism, a significant increase from just two years earlier when the speed was one in 44.

Glow Pediatric’s virtual ADHD and autism assessments are one- to two-hour sessions designed for children ages 18 months to 10 years. After assessing the patient’s condition, Dr. Eko rigorously prepares a comprehensive report containing findings, diagnostic impressions and suggestions, that are discussed in the course of the follow-up visit. Under the leadership of a trusted physician, the clinic hosts weekly Glow Health Circles, providing patients with a supportive community and increasing ownership of their health journey.

Dr. Eko, a board-certified pediatrician with over a decade of experience, uses a root-cause approach to treating ADHD and autism, making an allowance for physical and environmental aspects. “Thanks to my experience, I can better distinguish neurotypical from neuroatypical behaviors, and I can also help determine whether other factors are involved, such as ADHD, depression, anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, intellectual delays, or other conditions,” said Dr. Eko in your website. She recently discussed the importance of early diagnosis of autism on her YouTube channel “Brain Power with Dr Eko”.

A graduate of the Medical School of the University of St. George’s, Dr. Eko has additional training in brain health, pediatric integrative medicine, and child abuse. As a mother of three and founding father of the nonprofit organization Kits of Hope, she takes care of children from foster families.

Virtual assessments for ADHD and autism are currently available in Oklahoma, Georgia and Maryland.