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Dietary & biomedical treatment for autismAutism guideSince autism is categorized as a spectrum disorder, it is usually not possible to resort to a single treatment plan to deal with the disorder. To ensure effective treatment, many specialists, parents and caregivers have resorted to blending different treatments to help cope with symptoms and behavior that causes great difficulties for an autistic person to function. This paves the way for psychosocial and pharmacological approaches to be included with regular treatment. As there are no definite medicines, diet or vitamins that can cure neurological disturbances that are thought to be associated with autism, well wishers and pioneers have turned to selective dietary and biomedical approaches to treat certain behavioral aspects that are linked to autism. A dietary approach revolves around adjusting an autistic individual's diet. This is based upon inclusion of particular vitamins or minerals that could also help control irregular behavioral patterns. The addition of essential vitamins like B6 and B12 along with the extraction of gluten and casein from the diet could help in digestion and allergies. Apart from this it may also make a child more amiable. This is a contentious matter and many arguments have been presented for and against these treatment options. The unfavorable arguments question effectiveness and scientific validation of such proposals. Though not conclusive it is suggested that certain food types and chemicals can cause allergies, which may increase behavioral issues. Research and positive testimonials suggest that exclusion of such allergy causing substances from a diet has caused some extent of behavioral submission. Gluten has been discussed very often, as this may be a difficult protein to digest for autistic people. Increased proportions of some peptides in urine propose an incomplete breakdown of peptides that come from intake of casein and gluten. The latter is present in wheat, oats and rye, where casein is found in dairy products. The presence of these peptides could cause disturbance in biochemical and neuroregulatory variations in the brain, whereby altering brain function. Since it is difficult to evaluate the reason behind this inability to break down the proteins the only logical step that can be taken is to remove them from the diet. This proposed change is intended towards putting a stop to more neurological and gastrointestinal damage. When attempting such approaches, the proteins should not be stopped all at once. This could lead to a new set of problems. Prior to introducing a dietary approach it is essential to consult a certified nutritionist or gastroenterologist. There is also the "leaky gut" which is thought to plague autistic children. It refers to miniscule holes in the intestinal tract, that could be an end result of yeast overgrowth. Arguments suggest that this may increase behavioral and medical problems in autistic individuals. This includes conditions such as confusion, hyperactivity, stomach problems and fatigue. Nutritional additives, anti-fungal medicines and/or yeast-free diets are proposed remedies. The downside to this treatment is that anti fungal may go on to cause fungal resistance. |
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