Complementary and Alternative Medicine in the School-Age Child With Autism.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to review the safety and efficacy of casein-free diet as a complementary treatment for behavioral and gastrointestinal symptoms in autism.
Results Summary
The abstract does not provide specific findings on casein-free diet, only mentioning it as one of several therapies examined for autism-related symptoms.
Population
Pediatric patients with autism experiencing behavioral and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
Not specified
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
gluten-free and casein-free diet | neutral | behavioral and gastrointestinal symptoms associated with autism | pediatric patients | - | used in treating | #1 |
probiotics | neutral | behavioral and gastrointestinal symptoms associated with autism | pediatric patients | - | used in treating | #2 |
vitamin B12 | neutral | behavioral and gastrointestinal symptoms associated with autism | pediatric patients | - | used in treating | #3 |
omega-3 fatty acid supplementation | neutral | behavioral and gastrointestinal symptoms associated with autism | pediatric patients | - | used in treating | #4 |
chelation therapy | neutral | behavioral and gastrointestinal symptoms associated with autism | pediatric patients | - | used in treating | #5 |
acupuncture | neutral | behavioral and gastrointestinal symptoms associated with autism | pediatric patients | - | used in treating | #6 |
chiropractic manipulations | neutral | behavioral and gastrointestinal symptoms associated with autism | pediatric patients | - | used in treating | #7 |
This case study examines some common complementary and alternative treatments used in the management of behavioral and gastrointestinal symptoms associated with autism including food selectivity, abdominal pain, nausea, gastroesophageal reflux, constipation, and diarrhea. The current literature on the safety and efficacy of these treatments for pediatric patients is reviewed. This study examines therapies including gluten-free and casein-free diet, probiotics, vitamin B12, omega-3 fatty acid supplementation, chelation therapy, acupuncture, and chiropractic manipulations used in treating these core symptoms of autism.