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Autism | | Description |
Autism is a developmental disorder of the brain that appears in early
childhood. The condition causes impairment of social interaction and
communication, as well as unusual behaviors.
What are the symptoms
of autism? Symptoms vary but are characterized by a difficulty in relating
to people, objects, and events. Communication problems may be present,
such as a lack of eye contact or response when their name is called;
fixation on specific subjects or toys; difficulty with changes to routine
or surroundings; and repetitive body movements, such as head banging or
hand flapping.
Conventional treatment options: There is no
established conventional treatment for autism. Therapy generally consists
of using medications, such as antidepressants, stimulants, and
antipsychotics, to manage symptoms of associated disorders, which include
attention deficit, hyperactivity, obsessions, compulsions, tics,
irritability, seizures, and depression.
Dietary changes that may be
helpful: Preliminary research suggests that some autistic children may be
allergic or sensitive to certain foods and that removal of these foods
from the diet has appeared to improve some behaviors. As a result, one
prominent doctor has recommended a trial hypoallergenic diet. Such a trial
requires supervision by a doctor.
Nutritional supplements that may
be helpful: Uncontrolled and double-blind research shows that vitamin B6
can be helpful for autistic children. In these trials, children typically
took between 3.5 mg and almost 100 mg of B6 for every 2.2 pounds of body
weight, with some researchers recommending 30 mg per 2.2 pounds of body
weight. Although toxicity was not reported, such amounts are widely
considered to have potential toxicity that can damage the nervous system;
these amounts should only be administered by a doctor. One prominent
researcher has suggested that vitamin B6 is better supported by research
than is drug treatment in dealing with autism.
Some researchers
have added magnesium to vitamin B6, reporting that taking both nutrients
may have better effects than taking B6 alone. The amount of magnesium-10
to 15 mg per 2.2 pounds of body weight-is high enough to cause diarrhea in
some people and should be administered by a doctor. Doctors will often try
vitamin B6 or the combination of B6 and magnesium for at least three
months to see whether these nutrients help autistic children.
In
one double-blind trial lasting ten weeks, autistic children given 1 gram
vitamin C for each 20 pounds of body weight showed a reduction in symptom
severity compared with placebo. The authors speculate that vitamin C may
play a positive role because of its known effects on a hormone pathway
typically disturbed in children with autism.
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