Autism and Autistic Spectrum Disorders

The incidence of autism and Autistic spectrum disorders has been skyrocketing in recent years. A condition that was once seen at the rate of 1:10,000 has precipitously escalated to 1:150 or 1:100. At the same time conventional medical treatments being offered give little hope to our autistic children and the parents who care so deeply for them.

The greatest strides in addressing “the puzzle of autism” appear to be coming from the alternative health field. DAN, Defeat Autism Now, is amassing a sizeable data base of approaches to testing and treating ASD patients. Dr. Amy Yasko has pioneered in identifying genetic defects common in ASD and auto-immune disorders. The Pfieffer Institute has studied metabolic disorders in ASD patients with encouraging treatment results.

The striking observation of these pioneering efforts is that the vast majority of treatment programs that show promising results are nutritionally based. It appears that most children and/or adults with ASD need different nutrients in greater than usual doses. Mixed in with these genetic or acquired deficits we find patients with a number of microbial infections. These can be yeast/fungus, bacterial/spirochete, or viral. And if that is not enough to add insult to injury, many of these same patients are found to be toxic with a variety of heavy metals such as lead, cadmium or mercury. Many parents and practitioners have voiced mounting concerns about the effects of childhood vaccinations in the development of ASD.

A comprehensive approach to dealing effectively with disorders of this complexity requires adequate testing, committed long-term treatment with consistent monitoring and follow-through.

Dr. Jamison has been studying these approaches to treating ASD for many years and offers a unique naturopathic perspective to the on-going search for “the pieces of the puzzle.” His clinic offers:

• Comprehensive urine, stool, and blood testing for ASD conditions
• Holistic nutritional and botanical treatments for genetic and metabolic deficits
• Detox support for toxic environmental exposures
• Prescription medications when called for
• Naturopathic overview based on 27+ years of private practice

Because no two autistic children are the same, each treatment program must be individually developed based on laboratory results, parental observation, and Dr. Jamison’s years of experience. Call 520-296-2800 for more information.