Alternative Treatments For Children Within The Autistic Spectrum [平裝]

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Children with learning disorders, attention deficits, and autistic behaviors have been found to have similar biochemical imbalances and medical histories, and they respond well to the same alternative treatments. This guide explains these treatments, from the traditional to newer discoveries.
 

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Introduction: Diagnoses, Labels, and Behaviors7
George: A Case Study 9
Is Something Wrong with My Child? 10
Early Intervention Is Best 11
What Are Autistic Spectrum Disorders? 12
The Total Load Theory 13
A Look at Vaccinations 14
Autistic Spectrum Disorders Are on the Rise 16
Prematurity Is a Risk Factor 17
Symptoms and Behaviors of Children Along the Autistic Spectrum 18
Socialization Problems 19
Communication Problems 19
Atypical Behaviors 20
Physical and Sensory Problems 20
Diagnostic Criteria for AD/HD 21
Traditional Treatment: Pharmaceuticals 23
Identifying Biochemical Imbalances 26
Medical History 27
Physical Exam 27
Chemistry Profile 27
Cytoxic Food Sensitivity 27
The Digestive-Immunological-Behavioral Connection 28
Digestion 28
Leaky Gut Syndrome 29
Antibiotics 30
Candidiasis 31
Why Yeast Overgrowth Is a Problem 31
Testing for Candidiasis 32
Treatments 34
Diet and Yeast Control 35
Food Sensitivities/Allergies 37
Elimination Diets 38
Testing for Allergies 39
An Allergy Test That Is Also a Treatment 40
Aberrant Blood Chemistry 41
Fatty Acid Metabolism 42
Electrolyte Balance 42
Red and White Blood Cells 43
Minerals 43
Nitrogen 43
Treatments 43
Secretin: The Latest and Most Promising Treatment 44
The Discovery 44
The Results of One Study 45
Is Secretin the Panacea? 47
Other Useful Treatments 48
Fungal, Bacterial, and Viral Infections 48
Nutritional Supplements 49
Better Sleep 49
Conclusion 49
Resources 50
Organizations 50
Books 52
References 53