Resources
 Books
 Links
 Medline

Naturopathy
 Naturopathic
  Medicine
 Homeopathy
 Hydrotherapy
 Herbs

Food
 Recipes
 Cooking Hints

Office
 Directions
 About
 Patient Feedback

 Patient Forms

Autism is a syndrome that initially manifests in the childhood with symptoms such as difficulty with social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and/or rigid, often repetitive behavior and activities. We do not know the cause of autism, though there is some evidence that it has genetic components and, in some cases, may be affected by vaccinations.

There is no specific cure for autism. It is best managed by an understanding on the part of the parents or caretakers that a multi-faceted approach will yield the best results.

Some basic goals for treating people with autism are:

1) Do a 30-day trial of a gluten-free, casein-free diet. We find that a gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) diet often balances the emotional extremes of the syndrome.

2) Work with an antifungal/probiotic protocol to decrease the fungi and yeast in the intestines while increasing the amount of favorable bacteria. A naturopathic or conventional doctor should monitor this, as there may be an initial harsh reaction called "die-off" to the treatment.

3) Build up the immune system which is frequently deficient in autistic children. This can be done herbally or with more sophisticated and costly procedures such as IVIG.