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Vitamin B12, Reflux and Autism

Vitamin B12, Reflux and Autism

There are plenty of associations that require further investigation as we try to put this puzzle together. GERD, fungal overgrowth, poor muscle tone, poor sleep, loss of social interactions, and other autistic behaviors could be part of a vicious cycle.

Pediatric Special Needs Include Autism

Pediatric Special Needs Include Autism

3 year-old who presented 8 months earlier with moderate-to-severe autism. We discovered his significant gluten, casein and egg allergies… presently has more than 100 words, makes eye contact and plays with his parents. Mom and Dad do not care that, “There are no studies demonstrating the efficacy of dietary interventions…”

Speaking of Autism Speaks

Speaking of Autism Speaks

It appears that there needs to be other, more specific diagnoses. One for individuals who can defend themselves (and their families who have embraced the situation), and another for those who can’t, even if they wanted to (and their families who wish to find a cure).

Books About Autism cont’d

Books About Autism cont’d

In the book, the teen responds to 50 or so questions about “Why do you…?” Some are simple, some are even elegant. Many of the answers appear to be coming from a teenage mind, but statements such as “… and that saps the spirit we need to soldier on,” are not consistent.

Escaping Autism

Escaping Autism

A “Spectrum” of difficulties that are now considered separate childhood disorders may also be viewed as a unified picture of multi-system involvement… One of our patients has suggested that we call it NAUTISM!

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