Autism and ADHD Specialist Dr. Brian D. Udell Brings Medically Guided Treatment Protocol to Cannes Global Stage

CANNES, FRANCE — May 13, 2026 — Autism and ADHD specialist Dr. Brian D. Udell, MD, FAAP will bring a guided treatment protocol to the global stage as he launches his international book tour at the sHEALed Global Premiere in Cannes. His new book, The Leucovorin Book: A Folinic Acid Protocol for Autism Spectrum and Related Developmental Disorders, introduces a structured, experience-based approach to the safe and effective use of leucovorin—offering clarity for families and clinicians navigating a rapidly growing but often inconsistently applied treatment.

The launch coincides with a high-profile global event at the Cannes Film Festival, featuring red carpet appearances, media interviews, and documentary screenings that bring together leaders in health, wellness, and innovation.

With more than 50 years of experience in pediatric medicine and nearly two decades focused on children with autism and developmental disorders, Dr. Udell brings a uniquely authoritative voice to a topic that many families approach with both hope and uncertainty.

“This is not a cure,” said Dr. Udell. “This is a guided protocol developed through years of clinical experience to help families and practitioners use this treatment safely and effectively.”

As global interest in leucovorin (folinic acid) has grown, so has the need for clear, medically supervised guidance. The Leucovorin Book addresses this gap by outlining a step-by-step process that begins with medical evaluation and continues through dosing, monitoring, and adjustment—helping reduce the risks associated with inconsistent or incorrect use.

The Cannes launch marks the first stop in a broader effort to expand access to this information to a global audience. Attendees of the sHEALed Global Premiere will have opportunities to engage with Dr. Udell through interviews, red carpet appearances, and curated networking experiences alongside other featured experts.

About Dr. Brian D. Udell

Brian D. Udell, MD, FAAP is a highly accomplished pediatrician, healthcare executive, and recognized authority with more than five decades of experience advancing pediatric and neonatal medicine. He currently serves as Director and Medical Director of the Child Development Center of America, where he focuses on children with developmental and behavioral conditions, including autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.

Dr. Udell has held numerous leadership roles, including Chief Medical Officer of Pediatrix Medical Group and President of Obstetrix Medical Group, and has testified before the United States Congress on issues related to pediatric health, including birth defects, HIV, and neonatal drug exposure.

Availability

The Leucovorin Book is currently available for pre-order here, with early access content available to readers ahead of its official release.

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Getting children to sleep can be a daunting task.
Getting youngsters “on the spectrum” to sleep is that journey ON STEROIDS!

Melatonin, a natural supplement that helps induce sleep, has been in the recent news and has prompted this updated review.

What is Melatonin?
It is a chemical messenger, produced in the brain, that helps regulate our body’s sleep-wake rhythms.

UPDATE!!!
No new information about the association between Autism and Circumcision!
I wrote about this TEN years ago

New information has been forthcoming from a Danish database lately, specifically involving autism. This study represents data involving more than 1/3 million children, entered from 1994 to 2003 .

As might be expected, an eye-catching array of media headlines followed the paper entitled, “Ritual circumcision and risk of autism spectrum disorder in 0- to 9-year-old boys: national cohort study in Denmark”.

The Results:
In both the older and younger groups of circumcised boys, there was an increased relationship to ASD. Some adjustments (birthweight, APGAR score, etc.) were accounted for, while other known, possible associations were not (pain relief, living near pollution, diet, e.g.).

Additionally, circumcised boys in non-Muslim families were also more likely to have an ADHD diagnosis.

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Regarding President Trump and the current advice about the dangers of Tylenol use, this could serve as a brief yet thorough response from a highly credentialed expert, having treated over 12,000 patients in this specialty over the past 18 years.

There are two separate issues:

Exposure to Acetaminophen during pregnancy.
There are studies in the literature that create concern about this use. Rather than debating the inaccuracies of existing  ‘pro’ and ‘con’ research, the relationship is worrisome and warrants further study. The decision to give a medication for fever or pain should be made between the physician and the expectant mother.
There is not enough evidence to support telling a woman to ‘tough it out’ (whatever that means) when there is plenty of evidence that fever and stress can lead to adverse developmental outcomes. In many instances, acetaminophen seems to provide the safest and surest relief.

Use for reducing post-vaccination fever or pain.
It is difficult to separate this issue from the “too many vaccines” situation. I have covered that recently in my response to RFK Jr.
The literature has shown that the practice of ‘preconditioning’ with acetaminophen may actually have some adverse effects, so far as the patients’ immune abilities to respond in the expected fashion. This practice should be discontinued.

The Child Development Center has been prescribing this supplement to our patients for over 10 years. The following  represents all of the science that is required to get moving with assisting your child who has developmental delays that have been diagnosed as “on the spectrum”:

1. The administration of a common vitamin, Folinic Acid, has created significant improvements in physicians’ ability to support language development and advance other important developmental milestones in patients. The vitamin is presently available in prescription form, known as Leucovorin.
2. The outcome measures can be observed as improved words, language, communication, and conversation. The protocols alter the course of autism by improving brain processing, as evidenced by the emergence of new social skills.
3. The patient must be healthy to tolerate this activating supplement. A medical workup can identify areas of inflammation or toxicity throughout the body that may interfere with improvement from taking activating vitamins.
4. Additional metabolic and nutritional evaluation can assist with progress, indicating areas that require specific vitamin and energy support.
5. Words must come first, so if speech is entirely absent, methyl B12 injections can help get brain activity started.
6. The side effect of energy is energy… start slow and go low with this vitamin, and you might see great progress.

This is the handout the we supply for our patients who wish to get into the regimen:

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According to a story in the April 2025 New York Times, in response to a recent report from the Centers for Disease Control showing rising rates of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said, “…that autism was preventable…” and that he would find a cure by the fall.

That was just one of the myriad versions that the Secretary of Health and Human Services elicited:
Love on the Spectrum stars criticize RFK Jr’s approach BBC News
People with autism seek dignity where RFK seeks a cure AXIOS News
RFK, Jr., Is Completely Wrong about Autism, Say Scientists Scientific American
RFK Jr pledges to find the cause of autism ‘by September’ BBC News
How RFK Jr. is shaping the conversation about autism and… PBS
Statement on Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s Comments … Autism Society Response
And others…
Everyone has an opinion about Mr. Secretary’s proclamation, so what follows is my take on the Autism ‘situation’.

Most of the families that come to The Child Development Center agree that, at least NOW, the government is showing interest in solving this perplexing childhood developmental problem.

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When an educator suggests, “Your child has ADHD and needs medication,” it’s important to remember that such decisions are best left to medical professionals. While educators can certainly spot signs that interfere with learning, they communicate those observations rather than jump to conclusions about a medical diagnosis. A teacher’s role is to support, not to diagnose.