Medical
There are a number of co-occurring medical conditions common to autism. Finding and treating underlying medical issues can improve a child’s health and thereby, their behavior, communication, and socialization. Combining medical treatment with targeted therapy provides the best outcome for kids. This section contains articles that address the medical issues found in autism.
Beginning Medical Intervention
- NEW! Introduction to Medical Interventions for Autism
- NEW! Underlying Medical Issues in Autism
- NEW! Finding a Doctor
- NEW! Maximizing Time With Your Child's Doctor
- NEW! Lab Testing
- NEW! Introduction to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Soy-Free Diet
- NEW! Top Reasons to Implement a Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet
- I Think My Child May Have Autism: How to Obtain a Diagnosis
- DSM-IV & DSM5 Diagnostic Criteria
- American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP): Standards of Care for Autism
Common Medical Issues
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- NEW! Medical Causes of Aggression
- NEW! Anxiety
- NEW! Cerebral Folate Deficiency
- NEW! Constipation and Diarrhea (AKA The "Poop" Page)
- NEW! Complex Gastrointestinal Issues
- NEW! Glutamate
- NEW! Lyme
- UPDATED! Mitochondrial Dysfunction
- NEW! PANDAS/PANS
- NEW! Picky Eating
- UPDATED! Seizures
- NEW! Sleep Issues
- NEW! Medical Causes of Speech Issues
- NEW! Yeast Overgrowth
Additional Medical Topics
Research
- Summary of Dietary, Nutritional, and Medical Treatments for Autism
- A Simplified Approach to Biomedical Treatment for Autism
- Interrelationships Among the Gut, Mitochondrial Function, and Neurological Sequelae
- Mitochondrial Dysfunction and Autism Spectrum Disorders: A Simplified Approach
- Folic Acid and Pregnancy in the Prevention of Autism
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