ABA therapy | ADHD | applied behavior analysis | attention deficit hyperactivity disorder | autism | diet | drug therapy | environment | intervention | nutrition | supplements
Many studies have been done that suggest that changing diet and giving supplements may help in the treatment of autism.
About 40-80% of children with autism also have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). Behavior therapies such as applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy and drug therapy can both be useful interventions in the treatment of autism and/or ADHD. This review article reviewed scientific studies on the role of nutrition and environment in the treatment of autism and ADHD. Some studies have found that special diets can help children with autism and/or ADHD. The authors believe that many different treatments will likely be needed to treat patients with autism and ADHD.
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