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! Lab Testing
- NEW! Introduction to the Gluten-Free, Casein-Free, Soy-Free Diet
- NEW! Top Reasons to Implement a Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet
- How to Prepare for a Medical Appointment
- The Parent’s Role in Medical Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders
- 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
- NEW! Speech Issues: Medical Causes and Treatment Options
- NEW! Sleep Issues and Autism
- NEW! Constipation and Diarrhea in Autism
- UPDATED! Mitochondrial Dysfunction in Autism
- Seizures in Autism Spectrum Disorder
- NEW! Anxiety in Autism
- NEW! PANDAS/PANS and Autism
- NEW! Picky Eating and Autism
- NEW! Cerebral Folate Deficiency
- NEW! Lyme and Autism
- NEW! Complex Gastrointestinal Issues
- NEW! Glutamate and Autism
- Dealing with Aggression in ASD
- What Is Yeast Overgrowth?
- Detoxification & Methylation
Additional Medical Topics
- NEW! Puberty
- Anesthesia and the Autistic Child
- Dental: Overview of Dental Filling Materials
- NEW! Sickness: Prevention And Treatment Options
- Ideas To Help Your Child Take Supplements
- Medical Treatment on a Budget
- Methyl-B12: A Treatment for ASD with Methylation Issues
- Hyperbaric Oxygen Treatment for Autism Spectrum Disorders
- Things That Should Be Avoided For ASD Kids
- Living In A Toxic World
Research
- NEW! Top Reasons to Implement a Gluten-Free, Casein-Free Diet
- 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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