Condition Description
A developmental disorder resulting in impaired interaction/communication, restricted activity and repetitive behavior. Symptoms usually appear before the age of three. Related but less severe conditions are Asperger’s syndrome and Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
Common Symptoms
- Impaired social interaction—children frequently play alone are disinterested in being with other children
- Distress when the home environment changes
- Particular motor functions such as hand flapping, finger flicking, rocking, spinning around, bouncing up and down, or running repetitively back and forth
Underlying Causes
- Food allergy
- Yeast overgrowth
- Other proposed causes include toxic metal overload (including mercury, lead and cadmium), pesticides, and childhood vaccines
Traditional Approach
- Applied behavioral analysis (ABA)
- Autism preschool program in which skills are taught to parents or caregivers to facilitate development in behavioral and social areas
- Conditional specific education and training to maximize educational attainment/life skills
EHC Approach
- Test for and treat yeast overgrowth, metabolic defects, nutritional deficiencies (especially magnesium, calcium, zinc, and Vitamins B6, C and D), and toxic metal overload