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

Joined April 2009
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Len Leshin, MD, FAAP retweeted
🚨 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: regulations.gov/document/CDC…
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Len Leshin, MD, FAAP retweeted
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
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Len Leshin, MD, FAAP retweeted
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 cctx.info/4fofgCi. #CorpusChristi #CClibraries #ParentTrainingSession #CenterForAutismAndRelatedDisorders
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Len Leshin, MD, FAAP retweeted
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 ddlabcsu@gmail.com.
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Adidas and FCB create performance shoe for runners with Down syndrome Read more at: campaignasia.com/article/adi…

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Len Leshin, MD, FAAP retweeted
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 disabilityscoop.com/2025/02/…
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Len Leshin, MD, FAAP retweeted
Because your loved one with Down syndrome deserves a specialty experience even if you don't have access to a specialty clinic. Go to DSC2U.org/plans to sign up. #Downsyndrome #Downsyndromeawareness #DownsyndromeHealthcare #Healthcareaccess
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Len Leshin, MD, FAAP retweeted
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. DSC2U.org helps families get personalized health & wellness checklists. 👉DSC2U.org/plans
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Len Leshin, MD, FAAP retweeted
Clinical Research Opportunity for Young Adults with Down Syndrome! Interested? TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THIS RESEARCH STUDY: CALL: 303-724-4644 WEB: cumemoryresearch.org EMAIL: NeuroResearch@cuanschutz.edu
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Hollywood Celebrities Join Forces for the Largest Down Syndrome Fundraiser in The World: finance.yahoo.com/news/holly…

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Rashawn Williams' family is desperately searching for him. They say he became separated from his caregivers and is believed to have gotten on a Metrobus headed for Fort Totten. DETAILS: bit.ly/3QyFreJ
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Amid a shortage of providers, a new clinic will treat patients with #DownSyndrome from diagnosis through adulthood, providing everything from medical care to assistance with school and finding a job. disabilityscoop.com/2023/10/… #disabilities
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Len Leshin, MD, FAAP retweeted
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The AAP hosted 200 pediatricians for a virtual town hall discussion on gun violence prevention, which included announcement of a new Firearm Injury Prevention Special Interest Group, where pediatricians can work on firearm injury & gun violence prevention bit.ly/3Ki6pU9
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