Autism Treatment

Chelation therapy, which some have used to treat autistic children, should be avoided. It does not work and may cause harmful side effects.

Oct 9, 2009 - Stacy Herlihy

Some autistic children experience dramatic improvement on the GFCF diet. However, others may find success by paying attention to how diet affects blood glucose levels.

Sep 28, 2009 - Sara Sherrer

Hiram Farm Living & Learning Community is an experiment in healing; first for autistic patients, but also for the land, the local food stream, and the general community.

Sep 23, 2009 - Estelle Rodis-Brown

Dietary intervention for the management of autism can be difficult to implement without understanding the hidden sources of gluten and casein.

Aug 29, 2009 - Diane Hartman

Children with autism showed significant improvement in receptive language, eye contact, social interactions and overall functioning with hyperbaric oxygen treatment.

Apr 14, 2009 - Dr. Vandana Bhide

Countless books abound on diverse treatments and therapies designed to help children and adults with autism. Following is a short list of some of the most recent ones.

Feb 27, 2009 - Elizabeth Scott

Applied behaviour analysis (ABA) is an intervention that has been successfully used for the treatment of autism.

Feb 26, 2009 - Kimberley Powell

Special days when giving sweets is the custom can be difficult for those who are not able to eat gluten. Follow these gluten-free recipes and surprise someone you love.

Feb 23, 2009 - Elizabeth Scott

The 2009 Association for Behavior Analysis International Autism Conference tries to bridge the gap between research and real life for people with autism.

Jan 28, 2009 - Elizabeth Scott

This Valentine's Day surprise that special someone on a gluten-free diet with some delicious heart shaped gluten-free sugar cookies.

Jan 14, 2009 - Elizabeth Scott

Heavy metal detoxification has become a widespread method of treatment for autism. Detoxification helps remove mercury and other disease-causing metals from the body.

Dec 16, 2008 - Kimberley Powell

The Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS) when introduced and practiced thoroughly is proving quite effective to develop communication.

Nov 29, 2008 - Kimberley Powell

A gluten-free diet is often recommended to parents of autistic children. Cooking with gluten-free flours, however, is tricky. Use the following guide to help you.

Nov 19, 2008 - Elizabeth Scott

There is significant anecdotal evidence that vitamin B9, also known as folate, folic acid or folinic acid, provides benefits for some children with autism.

Jun 15, 2008 - Jennifer Copley

There is strong anecdotal evidence supporting the use of DMG for the treatment of autistic spectrum disorders.

Jun 15, 2008 - Jennifer Copley

Studies indicate that high-dose vitamin C supplements can have a beneficial effect on those with autistic spectrum disorders.

Jun 10, 2008 - Jennifer Copley

Studies indicate that vitamin B6 and magnesium supplements can have profoundly beneficial effects on those suffering from autistic spectrum disorders.

Jun 6, 2008 - Jennifer Copley

Autism treatment is available and yields results, but is not covered under Canadian national health care plan.

May 15, 2008 - Sylvie Roy

Learn more about Autism Spectrum Disorder, what are the possible causes, how it affects lives, and ways to treat it and manage the symptoms.

Apr 16, 2008 - Sylvie Roy

Research has found a link between autism spectrum diseases and the functions of the gastrointestinal system and the brain. This link appears to be the hormone, secretin.

May 15, 2007 - Doreen Bradley Satter