Dr. Bryan Jepson, an Austin, TX physician and father of a child with autism, recommends a 3-level plan of treatment: "replace what the child is missing; remove what is causing harm; and break the inflammatory cycle." He suggests treating symptoms of the gut, the brain, and the immune system. Especially important is nutrition; children with autism should receive enough of the right vitamins, including omega-3 fatty acids (essential fatty acids (EFA)).