Autism Therapy: additive-free diet

This article reviews the research supporting the use of complementary and alternative (CAM) therapies for autism.

The first author of this article is a champion of the use of vitamin B6 to treat autism, so the article has a primary focus on CAM therapies involving supplements. There is little discussion of the scientific evidence that does not support the use of alternative therapies. The CAM therapies described here include: supplementation (especially B6 with magnesium), dietary changes (casein-, gluten-, additive- and yeast-free diets), and immune treatments. Finally, the author provides a chart of several of the physical problems faced by children with autism and the therapies that have been attempted in the treatment of each problem.