Melissa Auth's Online Review Report Card

Dr P at OC Child Neurology is my favorite Dr we've ever had. She is seeing 4 of my children. A couple for ADD/spectrum and a couple for Epilepsy. I have transferred all of my kids to her after starting at other offices. She is amazing! On my first child I was overwhelmed and frustrated with so many different Drs, trying to find someone who would listen that something was wrong. In my first visit she talked through everything, explained everything and we left with prescriptions and needed therapies to start. It was a game changer. She's incredibly knowledgeable but explains things in a very easy to understand way. BUT my FAVORITE characteristic is that she's so available. Many times I've emailed her with questions/concerns, problems with pharmacies ECT. She usually emails right back or in the same day. She understands motherhood and does everything she can to ensure that my kids and ME are given the tools and attention needed to help them succeed in life. She talks with them, laughs with them and simply makes life easier. I've referred people to her many times. I'm so grateful we found her 7 years ago!!

This woman hands false autism diagnoses and unapproved medication around like candy. Without getting too into things, she negatively impacted my life and mental health immensely. Please do not take your child here.

Our world was turned upside down after having the very unfortunate experience of meeting Dr. Melissa Prezklasa Auth. We made a HUGE mistake in selecting her to assess our child for a POSSIBLE autism diagnosis. Truthfully we should have done more research to determine that autism and related assessments are something she does NOT specialize in. We arrived on time for our appointment, were seen 15 minutes late and in less than 15 minutes time without discussing our child's medical history, getting a full understanding of our home life, reviewing the school's assessment (which by the way said nothing about autism) nor evaluating our child outside of our presence, she was able to say UNEQUIVOCALLY that our child has autism. It was matter of fact, devoid of emotion or concern for what that might mean to us. Dr. Auth's reckless behavior was damaging and severe. We will NEVER go back, NEVER recommend her and have since had a second opinion at a far superior organization. BEWARE!

Our world was turned upside down after having the very unfortunate experience of meeting Dr. Melissa Prezklasa Auth. We made a HUGE mistake in selecting her to assess our child for a POSSIBLE autism diagnosis. Truthfully we should have done more research to determine that autism and related assessments are something she does NOT specialize in. We arrived on time for our appointment were seen 15 minutes late and in less than 15 minutes time without discussing our childs medical history getting a full understanding of our home life reviewing the schools assessment which by the way said nothing about autism nor evaluating our child outside of our presence she was able to say UNEQUIVOCALLY that our child has autism. It was matter of fact devoid of emotion or concern for what that might mean to us. Dr. Auths reckless behavior was damaging and severe. We will NEVER go back NEVER recommend her and have since had a second opinion at a far superior organization. BEWARE

Our world was turned upside down after having the very unfortunate experience of meeting Dr. Melissa Prezklasa Auth. We made a HUGE mistake in selecting her to assess our child for a POSSIBLE autism diagnosis. Truthfully we should have done more research to determine that autism and related assessments are something she does NOT specialize in. First off, delivering the news to parents that your child may be autistic is something that should be done delicately. That can be, after all, a life changing diagnosis. We arrived on time for our appointment, were seen 15 minutes late and in less than 15 minutes time without discussing our child's medical history, getting a full understanding of our home life, reviewing the school's assessment (which by the way said nothing about autism) nor evaluating our child outside of our presence, she was able to say UNEQUIVOCALLY that our child has autism. It was matter of fact, devoid of emotion or concern for what that might mean to us. She shuffled paperwork and pamphlets at us to seek further care (most of which were not reputable and were riddled with misspellings) and gave us a "prescription" to give to our school and insurance company to determine what services we could get. She then felt it necessary to discuss her own family/children (none of whom have autism) and let us know that she hadn't yet had enough coffee and was tired. We were done in less than 45 minutes. LESS THAN 45 MINUTES! We left the office astounded, without words, crushed by the fact that a supposed reputable physician would deliver such damaging news without any sort of thought or care and send us on our way. So many emotions, questions and fears swirling in our minds. Dr. Auth's reckless behavior was damaging and severe enough for us to write this review. We will NEVER go back, NEVER recommend her and have since had a second opinion at a far superior organization that has informed us that we are not the only MISDIAGNOSED family they have worked with coming from Dr. Auth. Beware - she may be proficient in neurology but autism is something she knows NOTHING about!

Our world was turned upside down after having the very unfortunate experience of meeting Dr. Melissa Prezklasa Auth. We made a HUGE mistake in selecting her to assess our child for a POSSIBLE autism diagnosis. Truthfully we should have done more research to determine that autism and related assessments are something she does NOT specialize in. First off delivering the news to parents that your child may be autistic is something that should be done delicately. That can be after all a life changing diagnosis. We arrived on time for our appointment were seen 15 minutes late and in less than 15 minutes time without discussing our childs medical history getting a full understanding of our home life reviewing the schools assessment which by the way said nothing about autism nor evaluating our child outside of our presence she was able to say UNEQUIVOCALLY that our child has autism. It was matter of fact devoid of emotion or concern for what that might mean to us. She shuffled paperwork and pamphlets at us to seek further care most of which were not reputable and were riddled with misspellings and gave us a prescription to give to our school and insurance company to determine what services we could get. She then felt it necessary to discuss her own familychildren none of whom have autism and let us know that she hadnt yet had enough coffee and was tired. We were done in less than 45 minutes. LESS THAN 45 MINUTES We left the office astounded without words crushed by the fact that a supposed reputable physician would deliver such damaging news without any sort of thought or care and send us on our way. So many emotions questions and fears swirling in our minds. Dr. Auths reckless behavior was damaging and severe enough for us to write this review. We will NEVER go back NEVER recommend her and have since had a second opinion at a far superior organization that has informed us that we are not the only MISDIAGNOSED family they have worked with coming from Dr. Auth. Beware she may be proficient in neurology but autism is something she knows NOTHING about

Weve been seeing Dr. P for several years and she is easy to get in touch with willing to try and research different avenues for treatment. I cant recommend her enough

We've been seeing Dr. P for several years and she is easy to get in touch with, willing to try and research different avenues for treatment. I can't recommend her enough!

Dr. Auth is WONDERFUL I cannot say enough great things about her. She takes the time to listen to the parent and then talks to the child to see how shehe feels too. She is quick to respond when med adjustments need to be made. She can relate to the parents as she is one herself. I have referred her to many parents as she was an answer to my prayers. My son has ADHD and he himself as well as I have seen a huge difference with her help.

Dr. Auth is WONDERFUL!!!! I cannot say enough great things about her. She takes the time to listen to the parent and then talks to the child to see how she/he feels too. She is quick to respond when med adjustments need to be made. She can relate to the parents as she is one herself. I have referred her to many parents as she was an answer to my prayers. My son has ADHD and he himself as well as I have seen a huge difference with her help.