Exposure to Testosterone and other Hormones in the Womb Causes Autism
A study published in the journal of Molecular Psychiatry discusses a link between children who later develop autism with exposure to elevated levels of steroid hormones such as testosterone, progesterone, and cortisol when they are in the womb; offering a potential explanation as to why more boys are impacted by autism than girls. The […]
Far Infrared Sauna Eliminates Toxic Debris
Far infrared (FIR) radiation is a subdivision of the electromagnetic spectrum that has been investigated for biological effects with very encouraging results. I have clients who have added this modality as part of their overall treatment plan for everything ranging from autism to heart conditions. How Does FIR work? The body experiences FIR wavelength energy as a […]
Environmental Factors Responsible for 50% of Autism
Most studies on autism focus on genetics and while there have been a great number of studies identifying specific genes involved in the disorder, many experts have made it clear that there is no such thing as a genetic epidemic. This has spurred studies on environmental factors that could cause autism or if exposed to […]
Dogs Help Children with Autism
A University of Missouri researcher has studied dog ownership decisions in families of children with autism and found, regardless of whether they owned dogs, the parents reported the benefits of dog ownership included companionship, stress relief and opportunities for their children to learn responsibility. “Children with autism spectrum disorders often struggle with interacting with others, […]
Auism and Intellectual Disability Linked with Environmental Factors
An analysis of 100 million US medical records reveals that autism and intellectual disability (ID) rates are correlated at the county level with incidence of genital malformations in newborn males, an indicator of possible congenital exposure to harmful environmental factors such as pesticides. Autism rates — after adjustment for gender, ethnic, socioeconomic and […]
Employment may lead to improvement in autism symptoms
According to a new study released in the Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders, more independent work environments may lead to reductions in autism symptoms and improve daily living in adults with the disorder. Researchers at Vanderbilt University and the University of Wisconsin-Madison examined 153 adults with autism and found that greater vocational independence […]
Worms and hot baths: Novel approaches to treating autism
A prevailing hypothesis of ASD is that a hyperactive immune system, resulting in elevated levels of inflammation, may contribute to the disorder. Consistent with this possibility, it is known that approximately one third of those with ASD show a clinical improvement in symptoms in response to a fever. A new study shows that two […]
Probiotic Therapy Helps with Autism Symptoms in Mice
Autism is diagnosed when individuals exhibit characteristic behaviors that include repetitive actions, decreased social interactions and impaired communication. Many parents and physicians have been stating for years that autism may really be an auto-immune or gastrointestinal (GI) condition that causes or exacerbates the symptoms of autism. Researchers from CalTech explored the link between gut microbial and their impact on social and […]
Breastfeeding Can Help Prevent Autism
An article appearing in Medical Hypothesis has called for the testing of umbilical cord blood for levels of a growth protein that could help predict an infant’s propensity to develop autism. If depressed levels of a protein called insulin-like growth factor (IGF) are detected, the probability of developing autism is higher. Dr. Steinman […]
Theatre Offers Therapeutic Promise for Kids with Autism
Vanderbilt University published the success of their theatre program for children with autism. The newly released study assessed the effectiveness of a two-week theatre camp for children with autism and found significant improvements in the children. Areas of improvement include social perception, social cognition, home living skills and positive changes in the kid’s physiological […]