scholarly journals Complementary and Alternative Therapies for Autism Spectrum Disorder

2015 ◽  
Vol 2015 ◽  
pp. 1-31 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natascia Brondino ◽  
Laura Fusar-Poli ◽  
Matteo Rocchetti ◽  
Umberto Provenzani ◽  
Francesco Barale ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Therapeutic Option ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Conclusive Evidence ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Hand Search ◽  
Cochrane Database ◽  
Detailed Evaluation ◽  
Abstract Screening ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background. Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) represents a popular therapeutic option for patients with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Unfortunately, there is a paucity of data regarding the efficacy of CAM in ASD. The aim of the present systematic review is to investigate trials of CAM in ASD.Material and Methods. We searched the following databases: MEDLINE, EMBASE, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, CINAHL, Psychology and Behavioral Sciences Collection, Agricola, and Food Science Source.Results. Our literature search identified 2687 clinical publications. After the title/abstract screening, 139 publications were obtained for detailed evaluation. After detailed evaluation 67 studies were included, from hand search of references we retrieved 13 additional studies for a total of 80.Conclusion. There is no conclusive evidence supporting the efficacy of CAM therapies in ASD. Promising results are reported for music therapy, sensory integration therapy, acupuncture, and massage.

Willingness to try and lifetime use of complementary and alternative medicine in children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder in Germany: A survey of parents

Autism ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
pp. 1865-1870 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Höfer ◽  
Christian Bachmann ◽  
Inge Kamp-Becker ◽  
Luise Poustka ◽  
Veit Roessner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Children With Autism ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Craniosacral Therapy ◽  
Adolescents With Autism ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Regardless of their limited evidence and potential adverse effects, use of complementary and alternative medicine is common in children with autism spectrum disorder. Nevertheless, data on complementary and alternative medicine use in children with autism spectrum disorder in Germany are lacking. Therefore, a questionnaire survey on the use of complementary and alternative medicine was distributed to parents of children with autism spectrum disorder from three academic autism spectrum disorder outpatient clinics in Germany. Of 211 respondents, 46% stated that their child currently used or had ever used some form of complementary and alternative medicine in their life. The complementary and alternative medicine modalities most frequently used were manipulative and body-based methods (e.g. craniosacral therapy). And 18% of caregivers expressed willingness to try complementary and alternative medicine treatments for their child with autism spectrum disorder in the future, with mind–body interventions predominating. Health professionals should be aware of the considerable complementary and alternative medicine use prevalence among children with autism spectrum disorder and offer parents information about its effectiveness and potential side effects.

scholarly journals Dietary and Supplement-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine Use in Pediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder

Nutrients ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 1783 ◽  
Author(s):  
Trudeau ◽  
Madden ◽  
Parnell ◽  
Gibbard ◽  
Shearer
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Perceived Safety ◽  
Supplement Use ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Previous literature has shown that complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is steadily increasing in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). However, little data is currently available regarding its use, safety, and efficacy in children with ASD. Thus, the purpose of this study is to describe the use of supplement-based CAM therapies in children between the ages of 4 to 17 years with ASD. This population-based, cross-sectional study evaluated children with ASD regarding supplement use. A total of 210 participants were recruited from a variety of sources including educational and physical activity programs, and social media to complete a questionnaire. Primary caregivers provided information on current supplement based CAM use. Data evaluated the proportion of children that used supplement therapies, the types of supplements used, reasons for use, perceived safety, and demographic factors associated with use (e.g. income, parental education, severity of disorder). Seventy-five percent of children with ASD consumed supplements with multivitamins (77.8%), vitamin D (44.9%), omega 3 (42.5%), probiotics (36.5%), and magnesium (28.1%) as the most prevalent. Several supplements, such as adrenal cortex extract, where product safety has not yet been demonstrated, were also reported. A gluten free diet was the most common specialty diet followed amongst those with restrictions (14.8%). Health care professionals were the most frequent information source regarding supplements; however, 33% of parents reported not disclosing all their child’s supplements to their physician. In conclusion, the use of supplement therapies in children with ASD is endemic and highlights the need for further research concerning public health education surrounding safety and efficacy.

scholarly journals Perceptions, attitudes and practices of physicians regarding use of complementary and alternative medicine in autism spectrum disorder

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 151
Author(s):  
Ashwini A. Marathe ◽  
Koyeli S. Sengupta
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Online Survey ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Cell Transplant ◽  
Attitudes And Practices ◽  
Children With Asd ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Background: Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) has been reported as highly prevalent in literature. Our objective was to assess the perceptions, attitudes and practices of Indian physicians regarding use of CAM in ASD.Methods: An online survey was emailed to pediatricians, developmental pediatricians, pediatric neurologists and psychiatrists. We had 417 respondents, 78% being primary-care pediatricians. Descriptive analysis was conducted. Results: Of 417 respondents, 75% physicians were unaware or minimally aware of the risks and benefits of CAM. 60% of pediatricians rarely or did not ask families about their use of CAM, and 57% felt that families too do not bring up CAM. 67% of pediatricians felt that less than 25% of their patients used CAM, though 50% regularly prescribed nutritional supplements to children with ASD. Pediatricians reported either not offering an opinion or referring to a specialist for questions about GFCF (83%), stem-cell transplant (69%), hyperbaric oxygen (71%) and ayurveda or homeopathic remedies (49%). Lack of ASD-specific intervention services, time, training and practice guidelines were perceived as barriers to care. 97% physicians desired autism training, while 81% also desired CAM training.Conclusions: Most pediatricians perceive use of CAM in ASD to be lower than reported and do not discuss or opine on CAM modalities with families of children with ASD, possibly due to inadequate doctor-patient communication and limited awareness and knowledge about CAM in ASD, underscoring need for capacity building in this area.

scholarly journals Prevalence and Pattern of Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Autism Spectrum Disorder in Tamil Nadu

2020 ◽  
Vol 87 (5) ◽  
pp. 400-400 ◽  
Author(s):  
Udayakumar Narasimhan ◽  
Ramya Rajendran ◽  
Debi Ann Abraham ◽  
Lavanya Rajendran ◽  
Rajanandh Muhasaparur Ganesan
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Tamil Nadu ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Typical Utilization of Gestalt Grouping Cues in Shape Perception by Persons with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Perception ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 48 (12) ◽  
pp. 1175-1196 ◽  
Author(s):  
Bat Sheva Hadad ◽  
Natalie Russo ◽  
Ruth Kimchi ◽  
Vanessa Babineau ◽  
Jacob A. Burack
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Conclusive Evidence ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Spatial Proximity ◽  
Common Finding ◽  
Typically Developing ◽  
Shape Formation ◽  
Spacing Ratio ◽  
Gestalt Grouping

The common finding of better locally oriented perception among persons with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is based on evidence from paradigms in which hierarchical stimuli are used to pit local and global processes against one another. However, in most cases, determining whether group differences reflect reduced global processing, enhanced local processing, or both is difficult. To provide more conclusive evidence for global perception in ASD, we examined shape formation and sensitivity to Gestalt heuristics. Children with persons with ASD and mental age matched typically developing children completed tasks in which the organization of contour segments into a shape was likely to depend on utilizing cues of closure, spatial proximity, and collinearity. In Experiment 1, search efficiency was measured, with the efficiency of the global organization indicated by the slope of the best-fitting linear reaction-time function over the number of presented items. In Experiment 2, contour integration task was administered, while Gestalt cues and the contour to background spacing ratio were manipulated independently. The findings indicated typical shape formation among the persons with ASD. Furthermore, certain interactive relations between Gestalt grouping cues that are known to govern shape formation in typically developing individuals determined the extraction of the global shape among the participants with ASD.

scholarly journals Complementary and alternative medicine use in adults with autism spectrum disorder in Germany: results from a multi-center survey

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Höfer ◽  
Falk Hoffmann ◽  
Inge Kamp-Becker ◽  
Charlotte Küpper ◽  
Luise Poustka ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Medicine Use ◽  
Adults With Autism ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

scholarly journals Safety and efficacy of complementary and alternative medicine in the treatment of autism spectrum disorder

Medicine ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 99 (45) ◽  
pp. e23128
Author(s):  
Biqin Shuai ◽  
Hongjiao Jin ◽  
Yong Lin ◽  
Renrong Duan ◽  
Ning Zhao ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Safety And Efficacy ◽  
Complementary And Alternative

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

2006 ◽  
Vol 37 (4) ◽  
pp. 628-636 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ellen Hanson ◽  
Leslie A. Kalish ◽  
Emily Bunce ◽  
Christine Curtis ◽  
Samuel McDaniel ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Autism Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Alternative Medicine ◽  
Complementary And Alternative Medicine ◽  
Autism Spectrum ◽  
Spectrum Disorder ◽  
Complementary And Alternative
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