Len Leshin, MD, FAAP

Husband, father to two sons, one with Down syndrome. Practicing pediatrician.

[Len Leshin, MD, FAAP @lleshin]

@QuestDX Trying to register for MyQuest but your website insists my zip code doesn’t match my state. Help, please.

[Len Leshin, MD, FAAP @lleshin]

Researchers discover that a gene called HMGN1 is involved with congenital heart defects in trisomy mice.

https://t.co/2bYrQj2T04

[Dr. Lucky Tran @luckytran]

🚨 Today is the LAST DAY you can leave a public comment for the CDC’s vaccine advisory committee, which meets Sep 18.

Reports suggest they may falsely link vaccines to child deaths and restrict vaccines to ages 75 and up.

You can submit a comment here:
https://t.co/uBAujO5tir

[Céline Gounder, MD, ScM, FIDSA 🇺🇦 @celinegounder]

1/ For the first time in decades, US pediatricians have released their own vaccine schedule, separate from the CDC.

Why? Because they no longer trust the government’s process.

Here’s what parents need to know. 🧵
on @CBSEveningNews with @jdickerson

[City of Corpus Christi @cityofcc]

Parents and guardians of children recently diagnosed with autism or developmental delays are invited to attend a Parent Training Session titled "IEP Process."

The session will be held on Saturday, August 9, at 11:30 a.m. at La Retama Central Library, 805 Comanche Street. The Center for Autism and Related Disorders will lead it in partnership with Corpus Christi Public Libraries.

✅ Reservation is required.

This is the final session planned as part of the three-part series held this summer.

All sessions are designed for adults only and will include a question-and-answer segment and opportunities for feedback on future topics.

For more information, visit https://t.co/dg7dM6k7EW.

#CorpusChristi #CClibraries #ParentTrainingSession #CenterForAutismAndRelatedDisorders

[Len Leshin, MD, FAAP @lleshin]

@NWSCorpus Any news about KHB41?

[Len Leshin, MD, FAAP @lleshin]

@NWSCorpus Any word on when KHB41 will be up and running?

[Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome @CrnicInstitute]

The Developmental Disabilities Lab at CSU Announces a NEW Research Opportunity! Families may receive up to $300 in compensation over the course of the 3-year project. For more information, call or email the research team at 970-680-3415 or [email protected].

[Len Leshin, MD, FAAP @lleshin]

Adidas and FCB create performance shoe for runners with Down syndrome

Read more at: https://t.co/UbcYlLBWtE

[Len Leshin, MD, FAAP @lleshin]

https://t.co/bArAIGjzF5

[Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop]

Over a dozen states are seeking to invalidate one of the nation's key disability rights laws, advocates are warning, jeopardizing access to health care, education and more. #disabilities https://t.co/2hAb957vvx

[Len Leshin, MD, FAAP @lleshin]

@BenGbreakdown @Lifewhacker Count 3 of the claims relief states 504 is unconstitutional and should be stricken. Why would they put that in the lawsuit if they don’t want to repeal it?

[Len Leshin, MD, FAAP @lleshin]

Texas is slashing $607 million in Medicaid funding from program for students with disabilities
https://t.co/L0W5g4vv0G

[Len Leshin, MD, FAAP @lleshin]

Timeline cleanse:

[Disability Scoop @disabilityscoop]

In a new book, Donald #Trump's nephew Fred C. Trump III says that the former president told him that people like his son, who has intellectual and developmental #disabilities, 'should just die.' https://t.co/l5sucfTRGU

[Brian Skotko @brianskotko]

Because your loved one with Down syndrome deserves a specialty experience even if you don't have access to a specialty clinic. Go to https://t.co/0jepgFhyhs to sign up. #Downsyndrome #Downsyndromeawareness #DownsyndromeHealthcare #Healthcareaccess

[Brian Skotko @brianskotko]

Not having access to a specialty clinic doesn't mean you can't get the resources, recommendations & checklists that your loved one with #Downsyndrome deserves.
https://t.co/dgyidJuI6k helps families get personalized health & wellness checklists.
👉https://t.co/0jepgFh0rU

[Linda Crnic Institute for Down Syndrome @CrnicInstitute]

Clinical Research Opportunity for Young Adults with Down Syndrome!

Interested?
TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS RESEARCH STUDY:
CALL: 303-724-4644 WEB: https://t.co/n67wIR7lPB
EMAIL: [email protected]

[Len Leshin, MD, FAAP @lleshin]

@costplusdrugs Is it true you don’t dispense medications to children under 18 years of age? If so, it should be noted on the front page of your website. @mcuban

[Len Leshin, MD, FAAP @lleshin]

Hollywood Celebrities Join Forces for the Largest Down Syndrome Fundraiser in The World:
https://t.co/PXLl3GJ6dV