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Autism
Autism
Autism
• Anthropometric Measures.
Height and weight are determined for the child and
adult with autism using the equipment and
growth charts for non affected individuals.
with autism.
and counseling.
• Popular nutrition interventions include
mineral and vitamin therapy and elimination
diets such as a gluten-free , casein-free diet ,
allergy diets , supplementation with essential
fatty acids (EFAs) and megavitamins.
• There are anecdotal reports of success. The
exclusion diets are now used in some
treatment (http://www.autismndi.com).
• Follow-up is an important component of all
(ADHD)
ADHD
• neurobehavioral problem seen in children with
increasing frequency.