Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complementary Health Approaches

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. Some people have mild symptoms, and othe

Click here to view in browser. Autism Spectrum Disorder and Complementary Health Approaches Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disorder that affects communication and behavior. Some people have mild symptoms, and others have much more severe ones. Many parents try complementary health approaches, usually along with conventional medical care, for their children with ASD. But there's only a small amount of high-quality research on complementary health approaches for this condition. Special diets have shown some promise for symptoms of ASD, but the individual's nutritional well-being needs to be carefully monitored before and while on the diet. Melatonin may help with sleep problems in people with ASD. Other complementary approaches have not been proven helpful—these include omega-3 fatty acids, massage therapy, the hormones oxytocin and secretin, chelation, and antifungal agents.     Find out more

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