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Pilates: A good option for older adults?
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A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do
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Calcium-rich foods: How to boost your intake of this important mineral
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DNR: What is a do-not-resuscitate order?
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Sleep hygiene: Simple practices for better rest
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Should you be tested for inflammation?
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Torn meniscus: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options
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Life can be challenging: Build your own resilience plan
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Alcohol and your health: Risks, benefits, and controversies
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DHEA supplements: Are they safe? Or effective?
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Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd
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Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd is a child neurologist/neurodevelopmental disabilities specialist at Boston Children's Hospital, and an instructor in neurology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Baumer is director of the Boston Children's Hospital Down Syndrome Program. She specializes in treatment of individuals with Down syndrome, autism, ADHD, and other neurobehavioral disorders. Dr. Baumer's research involves characterization and diagnosis of neurodevelopmental profiles in Down syndrome, and investigation of educational, behavioral, and medical interventions in neurodevelopmental disorders. Dr. Baumer has an older sister with Down syndrome and has lifelong experience with individuals with disabilities.
Dr. Baumer received her medical degree from Harvard Medical School. She trained in pediatrics at Massachusetts General Hospital, and in neurodevelopmental disabilities at Boston Children's Hospital. Dr. Baumer has a master’s degree in education from Harvard Graduate School of Education. Dr. Baumer was a fellow in the Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disorders (LEND) program at Boston Children's Hospital.
Posts by Nicole Baumer, MD, MEd
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Child & Teen Health
Creating communities that help support neurodiverse children
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Child & Teen Health
Helping children who are neurodiverse build friendships
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Mind & Mood
What is neurodiversity?
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Mind & Mood
FDA approves new autism diagnostic aid
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Child & Teen Health
Making visits to the dentist easier for people with autism spectrum disorder
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Diseases & Conditions
The pandemic isn't over — particularly for people with disabilities
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Pilates: A good option for older adults?
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/13887/conversions/28625bc5-0572-4259-b78b-f74ebfd57c0b-micro.jpg)
A muscle-building obsession in boys: What to know and do
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/16311/conversions/gettyimages-1187993811-micro.jpg)
Calcium-rich foods: How to boost your intake of this important mineral
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/16310/conversions/gettyimages-1187249966-micro.jpg)
DNR: What is a do-not-resuscitate order?
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/16297/conversions/gettyimages-1448461961-micro.jpg)
Sleep hygiene: Simple practices for better rest
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/12526/conversions/ed6fb414-d554-4b09-b3d8-47b47b53af16-micro.jpg)
Should you be tested for inflammation?
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/16266/conversions/gettyimages-1643811315-micro.jpg)
Torn meniscus: Symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment options
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/15304/conversions/384b5a4a-770a-47f3-b8e5-9422e290d096-micro.jpg)
Life can be challenging: Build your own resilience plan
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/16209/conversions/gettyimages-1653418139-micro.jpg)
Alcohol and your health: Risks, benefits, and controversies
![blog image 1](https://domf5oio6qrcr.cloudfront.net/medialibrary/16151/conversions/gettyimages-2178501218-micro.jpg)
DHEA supplements: Are they safe? Or effective?