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- Title
A Review of Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders.
- Authors
Lofthouse, Nicholas; Hendren, Robert; Hurt, Elizabeth; Arnold, L. Eugene; Butter, Eric
- Abstract
Given the severe and chronic problems associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the limitations of available treatments, there exists a large public health need for additional interventions. Asmore parents are inquiring about complementary and alternative treatments (CATs), both parents and practitioners require up-to-date information about them and whether and how to integrate them into treatment. After presenting data on CAT usage patterns for ASD, we review 13 ingestible (i.e., orally administered) and 6 noningestible (i.e., externally administered) CATs for ASD. For each CAT we briefly describe its definition; rationale for use; current research support, limitations, and future directions; safety issues; and whether we currently recommend, not recommend, or find it acceptable for the treatment of ASD.We conclude this paper with recommendations for future research and ten clinical recommendations for practitioners.
- Subjects
AUTISM spectrum disorders; TREATMENT of developmental disabilities; CHRONIC diseases; GENERAL practitioners; PUBLIC health; DEVELOPMENTAL disabilities; DATA analysis
- Publication
Autism Research & Treatment, 2012, p1
- ISSN
2090-1925
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1155/2012/870391