"To begin on an unequivocal note, let it be understood that Dr. Mintz has shined a bright light on a fragmented healthcare delivery system for autistic individuals that is ineffective, inconsistent, and improvident beyond belief. However, through a series of poignant stories, made possible by medical and behavioral science, Dr. Mintz demonstrates the power of a holistic, integrated medical home for autism treatment. His model of care clearly produces the coveted trinity of outcomes: capability, comfort, and calmness for his patients. Optimizing Outcomes may well be considered the harbinger of hope for families, and a blueprint for professionals." Michael J. Cameron, Ph.
D., BCBA-D, LBA, University of Southern California "Our son Matthew suffered from recurring bouts of vomiting from the time he was six months old. In search of a cure, we had taken him to every specialist in every world-renowned medical facility we could find. He underwent more medical testing than any small child should ever have to endure, yet no one could give us answers. And then our world changed when we met Dr. Mintz at NeurAbilities Healthcare. After our first visit with Dr. Mintz, we left with a treatment plan and Matt never had an episode again.
It is my hope that by telling Matt''s story, and other stories from families like ours, we can save a family from the six years of suffering we endured. As Matt''s mom, I know Dr. Mintz saved Matt''s life." Jennifer Williams, Matt''s grateful mom "Dr. Mark Mintz''s vision of integrated health care for families dealing with neurodevelopmental disability grew into a reality, step-by-step, over three decades. Optimizing Outcomes describes the process of creating a novel health care model--identifying the need, understanding the complexity, developing the mission, coordinating the resources, applying the neuroscience, and optimizing the outcomes. Dr. Mintz is a true visionary with compassion as well as a master team-builder who knows how to implement ideas into interdisciplinary and comprehensive clinical care.
An amazing narrative about a creative means to a better end." William D. Graf, MD, Child Neurologist; Professor of Pediatrics, University of Connecticut School of Medicine "Optimizing Outcomes is so well written you can feel the emotion of what the people Dr. Mintz writes about are experiencing, and the impact their health is having on their lives. Optimizing Outcomes gives hope that, with the help of Specialty Care Medical Home practices, children with autism need not be ''defined by their diagnosis,'' but it will only be a part of who they are. People can get the help that they need." Liza Gundell, CEO, Autism Family Services of New Jersey "I encourage both health care professionals, caregivers, and the public to read Dr. Mark Mintz''s significant contributions in Optimizing Outcomes describing and proposing innovative healthcare delivery models for the underserved population of special needs individuals.
Readers will find essential information and guidance for developing solutions for improving the lives of those suffering from both common and complex Neurodevelopmental Disabilities." James M. Oleske, MD, MPH, François-Xavier Bagnoud Distinguished Professor of Pediatrics-Emeritus, Rutgers-New Jersey Medical School "In working with Dr. Mark Mintz, I have had the privilege to see firsthand how he has literally changed the world for so many children with neurobehavioral disorders and provided hope to their very distraught families. His book, Optimizing Outcomes, is a compelling read in which you will learn that he is an extraordinary physician who successfully diagnoses and treats children who have been failed by our healthcare system. You will come to understand his powerful vision and innovative solution for delivering care to the special needs population that is growing in staggering numbers year after year." Toni Pergolin, President and CEO, Bancroft "The nervous system is typically treated by the medical profession as if its problems are either neurology, psychiatry, or psychology. There is no clean separation, however, for neurobehavioral problems.
Optimizing Outcomes describes how to heal this artificial rift using a unified ''specialty care medical home'' approach that is coordinated and more effective." Michael Segal, MD, PhD, Founder and Chief Scientist, SimulConsult "An inspiring and thought-provoking book chronicling the journey of a child neurologist''s pursuit of innovative healthcare delivery for individuals with neurodevelopmental and intellectual disabilities. This multifaceted story is a testament to the power of science, ethics, and evidence-based ideas in shaping the future of healthcare. The author''s passion and dedication to his craft shines through in the development of a groundbreaking medical home model, recognized with an award from the American Academy of Neurology in 2023. This specialty care medical home model utilizing personalized, precision medical approaches is truly a "one-stop-shop" for compassionate and excellent healthcare delivery. Patients, parents, caregivers, stakeholders, and policymakers alike will find Optimizing Outcomes to be a must-read in the search for new cost-effective healthcare systems for complex special needs populations. Overall, this book is an invaluable resource for anyone seeking to improve outcomes and continuity of care for individuals with neurological, neurodevelopmental, and intellectual disabilities." Marcio Leyser, MD, MSc, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics/Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine.