Welcome to Episode 295 of Autism Parenting Secrets.

This week, we shine a light on one of the most misunderstood and often controversial therapies in the autism world: medical cannabis.

My guest is Dr. David Berger, known to many simply as Dr. David.

He’s a board-certified pediatrician with over 25 years of clinical experience.

He’s the founder of Wholistic Pediatrics & Family Care in Tampa, Florida, where he helps children and adults address root causes behind challenges like autism, ADHD, and immune dysfunction.

He’s also the founder of Wholistic ReLeaf, Florida’s first pediatric medical cannabis clinic, where he’s guided countless families in using cannabis-based therapies safely, responsibly, and with clear medical oversight.

Dr. David brings both compassion and clarity to this conversation, helping parents understand how cannabis can support calm, focus, and balance when used appropriately as part of a broader, integrative approach.

We dive into the science, the misconceptions, and the real-world application of using cannabis as medicine, along with what every parent should understand before considering this option.

The secret this week is… 

Cannabis Is Medicine - If You Know How To Use It

You'll Discover:

• How A Personal Family Experience With CBD Sparked Dr. Berger’s Clinical Use Of Cannabis (2:12)
• What Every Parent Should Understand About The Endocannabinoid System And Why It Matters (9:00)
• How Different Cannabinoids (CBD, CBG, CBN, THC) Serve Very Different Therapeutic Purposes (11:42)
• The Research Showing Endocannabinoid Deficiency In Children With Autism (14:39)
• Why Many Children Respond Quickly And How To Introduce Cannabis Safely And Responsibly (18:58)

About Our Guest:

Dr. David Berger is a board-certified pediatrician with over 25 years of clinical experience and a national reputation for his integrative approach to family and pediatric care.  He is the founder of Wholistic Pediatrics & Family Care and Wholistic ReLeaf, Florida’s first pediatric medical cannabis clinic. His practice specializes in autism, ADHD, allergies, immune dysfunction, and chronic complex conditions, combining nutritional, lifestyle, and biomedical therapies to address root causes.  A leading voice in the responsible use of medical cannabis for children, Dr. Berger is one of only a few pediatricians in Florida qualified to certify patients under the age of 18. He has also advised the FDA on vaccine safety and launched DrDavidMD, a media and education platform focused on health, education, and medical choice.

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References In This Episode:

• Dr. David’s YouTube Channel
• P2I Health

Additional Resources:

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