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Autism Alternative/Organic Treatment

	Dietary changes
	Diet of foods that are unrefined, free of additives, varied, fresh, little or no sugar. Focus on minimizing carbohydrate and make sure there is an adequate intake of protein and essential fatty acids (EFAs).
	A gluten (no wheat, oats, rye, barley) and casein-free (no dairy) diet, avoiding both for at least 12 weeks.
	A yeast- and mold-free diet for a minimum of 6 weeks.
	A diagnostic trial of avoidance of all common allergenic foods for a minimum of 4 weeks, including: dairy products, wheat, baker’s yeast, brewer’s yeast, sugar, eggs, corn, peanuts, orange, lemon, lime, soy foods, shellfish, and tomato.
	A trial removing the foods your child is allergic to, as identified through food allergy testing.
	Nutritional supplementation
	A trial of a comprehensive multiple vitamin/mineral formula with an emphasis on B6, magnesium, calcium, zinc, selenium.
	A trial of high dose vitamin B6, pyridoxal 5 phosphate, and magnesium.
	A trial of di-methyl glycine (DMG).
	A trial of high dose folic acid.
	A trial of high dose vitamin C.
	A trial of vitamin B12 injections.
	A trial of DMSA to chelate mercury if the child’s levels were high on testing.
	If intestinal imbalances were found, rebalance intestinal bacteria and yeasts by giving oral doses of good bacteria good bacteria and yeasts. In addition, we may give a trial of anti-fungal medication for 6-12 weeks.
	A trial of peptidase-rich digestive enzymes such as bromelain or papaya.
	Homeopathic treatment
	Use homeopathic “Brain Protocol” for 2 months and evaluate response.
	If the child has “never been well” since vaccinations, we can address this with homeopathic medicine.
	A trial of constitutional homeopathy.
	Other changes or trials
	Stop fluoride in water, toothpaste, mouthwash, vitamins or pill form.
	Trial of secretin injections
	Trial of IV gamma globulin.
	Identify and address workplace, school, home and personal care chemical exposure

Lister: Mary07
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