Music therapy and autistic children
Researchers at Aalborg University in Denmark studied the effects of improvisational music therapy on attention behaviors in autistic pre-school children. First, the details. Improvisational music...
View ArticleThe Tomatis Method in autism
Dr Alfred Tomatis developed a technique using modified music to stimulate connections between the ear and the nervous system in order to affect aspects of human development and behavior. His research...
View ArticleChelation study for autism cancelled
 “The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) has decided that resources are better directed at this time to testing other potential therapies for autism spectrum disorders, and is not pursuing the...
View ArticleOmega-3 supplementation in autistic adults
Researchers from the University of Pavia in Italy report the results from a small study. First, the details. 19 young adults with severe autism (Childhood Autism Rating Scale greater than 40)...
View ArticleMelatonin to treat insomnia in autistic children
During the Sleep 2009 meeting, researchers from Vanderbilt University, in Nashville, Tennessee reported that in children with autism spectrum disorders, low-dose melatonin may be an effective treatment...
View ArticleConsumer Alert: FDA warns about OTC chelation products
8 companies of over-the-counter (OTC) chelation products were told that they are selling unapproved drugs and devices and are violating federal law with respect to unproven claims about these products....
View ArticleReview: Melatonin to treat autism spectrum disorders
Sleep disturbance is common in autism spectrum disorders (ASD) and melatonin is widely prescribed despite a lack of guidelines. Researchers in France reviewed the evidence. First, the details. 12...
View ArticleMassage therapy for children with autism spectrum disorder
Prof. Ernst and colleagues have reviewed the evidence. First, the details. Of 132 articles, only 6 studies met the authors’ inclusion criteria. And, the results. 1 study found that massage plus...
View ArticleReview: Omega-3 fatty acids to treat autistic spectrum disorder
Researchers from the University of California, San Francisco tell us the evidence is minimal. First, the details. 143 articles were found. 6 studies were worth including in the review. And, the...
View ArticleFirst report: St. John’s Wort for autism
It’s just a report on 3 patients, but it’s important because some people with autism are already taking St. John’s wort. First, the details. 3 male patients with autistic disorder participated. In each...
View ArticleIs there a relationship between omega-3 and childrens’ behavior?
It’s suggested that omega-3 fatty acids might have an effect on disorders such as ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. Researchers from the University of Wales, in Newport, UK looked for an association between...
View ArticleLovass and behavioral intervention for autism
It’s believed that early intensive behavioral and developmental interventions for young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may enhance developmental outcomes. Researchers at Vanderbilt...
View ArticleSumarizing the mental health implications of music therapy
Researchers at Kaohsiung Medical University, in Taiwan reviewed the evidence related to music’s effect on people with different mental illnesses. Here’s what we know. Laboratory and animal studies show...
View ArticleReview: Acupuncture for autism spectrum disorders
Autism spectrum disorders are characterized by impaired social interaction and communication, and lack of flexibility of thought and behavior. In this Cochrane review, researchers at The University of...
View ArticleReview: Chiropractic care for autism
In addition to impacting the child and family’s quality of life, recent estimates place the lifetime cost for an individual with autism spectrum disorder at $3.2 million. Researchers at Life...
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