Research summaries for autism therapy: evidence-based medicine (EBM)

definition of evidence-based medicine (EBM): Medical decisions that are based entirely upon data from well-controlled and well-designed scientific studies. The more positive studies available, the stronger the evidence behind the medicine. Consequently, a few case studies are not considered to be enough scientific evidence to support a therapeutic practice as evidence-based.
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Early Intensive Family Intervention and Evidence of Effectiveness: Lessons from the South West Autism Programme, Summarized Feb 2, 2007

Many types of early intervention can help children with autism.

This article reports on the South West Autism Programme (SWAP) of the United Kingdom, which was created to study the effect of early intervention on children with autism. The authors found good programs ensure that children who need early intensive services can see specialists. The best way to help the child is to form a working team that includes all agencies and all types of experts. Experts that need to work on the treatment team include: social workers, psychologists, and teachers. A good team uses evidence to decide on the best therapies for a given child. In addition, families need to be taught about autism and given practical help.
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ß-Casomorphin Induces Fos-Like Immunoreactivity in Discrete Brain Regions Relevant to Schizophrenia and Autism, Summarized Nov 14, 2006

This article concludes that casomorphine, a by-product of milk digestion, can affect brain areas that are involved in schizophrenia and autism.

The authors outline the evidence that autism and schizophrenia can be explained by high levels of casomorphine in individuals with either disorder. The purpose of this study was to determine the brain areas that are influenced by casomorphine. Rats were injected with one form of casomorphine, and their brains were examined to see which areas were activated, as compared to rats that didnâ??t receive the casomorphine. The results show that the brain regions that were activated by casomorphine were also among those that are affected in people with schizophrenia or autism.
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Autism and Gastrointestinal Symptoms, Summarized Nov 14, 2006

This article outlines the research showing that children with autism have problems with digestion, and that treating these problems can improve the symptoms of autism.... However, while there is some evidence that gluten- and casein-free diets can help improve the behavior of children with autism, the authors suggest that it is not strong.... Read more...

Elimination Diets in Autism Spectrum Disorders: Any Wheat Amidst the Chaff?, Summarized Nov 14, 2006

This article outlines the research on whether elimination diets are effective for children with autism, and concludes that there may be some evidence of the effectiveness of a diet that is free from both casein and gluten, but that more research must be done. First, the authors describe the theories behind elimination diets. The most common theory is that children with autism create protein by-products that "leak" from the gut into the rest of the body. Known as gluteomorphines and casomorphines, these protein by-products may have negative influences on the behavior and thinking of some children with autism.... Read more...

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Synonyms for evidence-based medicine (EBM) include: evidence, evidence-based, evidence-based teaching, evidence-based therapy, well designed studies, well designed study, well-designed studies, well-designed study
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