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. 2007 Dec;54(6):983-1006; xii.
doi: 10.1016/j.pcl.2007.09.006.

Complementary and alternative medical therapies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism

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Complementary and alternative medical therapies for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder and autism

Wendy Weber et al. Pediatr Clin North Am. 2007 Dec.

Abstract

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.

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