Autism Treatment

Autism Treatments

Every parent of an autistic child hopes to find a treatment that will ‘cure’ their child, unfortunately this is generally not the case. However, there are a fairly large number of treatments available that have led to dramatic improvements in…

Casein-Free Diet for Autism

Many parents report major improvements in their autistic children when they eliminate certain foods from their diets. Wheat gluten may be the most common ‘aggravating’ food, but casein — a milk protein — is another commonly reported intolerance for autistic…

Candida and Autism

In the search for possible causes and treatments for autism, many have noted an apparent connection between candida albicans (yeast) and autism. Candida overgrowth is noted in many autism patients, and in some cases proper treatment for candida yields great improvements in…

Gluten Intolerance in Autism

A gluten-casein free diet (GCFD) has been shown to dramatically improve behavior and health in many austistic individuals. Gluten is a protein found in wheat and used as an additive in many processed foods, and casein is a protein found…

Autism Speech and Language Therapy

One of the most common symptoms of autism is difficulty communicating. Speech and language therapy is an important part of improving many autistic patients’ quality of life. Difficulties with communication in autistic individuals may range from speech impediments like stuttering to cognitive…

Facilitated Communication in Autism

Facilitated communication is a highly controversial technique for purportedly allowing autistic individuals to communicate more clearly. When facilitated communication is used in autism, a facilitator holds the arm or hand of the autistic individual over a keyboard or letter board, while…

Aggression in Autism

One of the common symptoms of autism is agressive behavior. Aggression in autismcan take many forms, from self-harm behavior to violence towards inanimate objects and other people. Often, individuals with autism will display a few consistent aggressive behaviors which are very resistant…

Autism Education

While many parents may hope for a ‘magic pill’ treatment that will make all the difference for their autistic child, more often than not the greatest improvements are made over time with appropriate education and behavioral therapy. Autism education is…