Complementary and alternative medical therapies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism.
Complementary and alternative medical (CAM) therapies are commonly used by parents for their children who have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) or autism spectrum disorders. The use of these therapies is well documented, yet the evidence of the safety and efficacy of these treatments in children is limited. This article describes the current evidence-based CAM therapies for ADHD and autism, focusing on nutritional interventions; natural health products, including essential fatty acids, vitamins, minerals, and other health supplements; biofeedback; and reducing environmental toxins. The CAM evidence in ADHD is addressed, as is the CAM literature in autism.
School of Naturopathic Medicine, Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA 98021, USA. wendyw@bastyr.edu
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D001289:Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000628:therapy*; D001321:Autistic Disorder / Q000628:therapy*; D002648:Child; D000529:Complementary Therapies / Q000379:methods*; D005512:Food Hypersensitivity / Q000453:epidemiology; D006705:Homeopathy / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008405:Massage; D008903:Minerals; D008517:Phytotherapy; D014815:Vitamins; D015013:Yoga
D008903:Minerals; D014815:Vitamins