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My son was just diagnosed with autism. what alternatives are there to aba therapy?
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Treatments proven : to reduce signs & symptoms of Autistic Disorder & increase level of cognition are early, ongoing intensive, repetitive developmental & behavioral therapies at the child's developmental level, either ABA or the Early Start Denver Model. A Developmental/Behavioral Pediatric evaluation for genetic & other medical causes includes Chromosomal Microarray & DNA Probe for Fragile X. See autismspeaks.org
Answered 11/9/2014
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MANY: There are many alternative therapies for autism, including dietary changes like avoiding gluten & dairy, nutritional & herbal supplements, treating heavy metal toxicity & chronic infections, balancing GI flora & homeopathy. Work with an integrative doc with experience in autism. Combine alternatives with behavioral Rxs.See http://autism.com/ & http://tinyurl.com/ps9y5e8 &http://tinyurl.com/mce6rqy
Answered 11/24/2014
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