Updated on January 2, 2023 For many years, alternative medicine remained outside mainstream medicine due to a paucity of scientifically validated evidence. Today, this is rapidly changing—thanks to new developments in alternative medicine research and evolving perspectives among patients and clinicians. Rather than rejecting alternatives to conventional medicine out of hand, patients and physicians are […]

Updated on December 22, 2022 Within the scientific and clinical communities, homeopathy has been a part of the conversation around autism spectrum disorder (ASD) treatment options for years. Nearly two decades ago, autism researchers and clinical practitioners began assessing whether low doses of secretin could reduce symptoms of autism. Today, there is anecdotal and limited […]

Updated on December 22, 2022 Clinical care of autism patients is challenging, with a diverse set of comorbidities complicating the management of core deficits. Autism is defined primarily as a neuro-developmental issue characterized by impaired communication, limited social engagement, and repetitive behaviors. However, an array of other symptoms often accompany these core traits. In particular, […]

Updated on December 22, 2022 Although complementary therapies are experiencing broader mainstream acceptance within the clinical context of autism therapy, complementary therapies for autism are not without controversy. While parents of patients and clinicians report that complementary therapies, particularly nutritional supplements, are helpful, the scientific literature on the topic suggests this isn’t uniformly the case. […]

Updated on December 22, 2022 In recent years, researchers have uncovered relationships between body systems that were previously believed to be only peripherally connected. One such relationship is the gut-brain axis, which refers to the constant and bidirectional communication between the central nervous system and the components of the enteric nervous system located in the […]