A "Best Practices" Model for Treating Autism: Biomedical & ABA Therapies Put into Practice Together Improve Optimal Outcomes

Power Point Presentation By: Lauren Underwood, PhD

Treatments grounded in applied behavior analysis (ABA) as well as biomedical approaches have individually helped provide effective treatment models for autism. However, in developing a "best practices" model, these interventions must work together to provide the best possibilities for optimal outcomes. Therefore, support for the "best practices" approach that incorporates a behavioral-biomedical treatment model for autism is defined.

Gone in Seven Days by Theresa Cedillo AND Coda: The Injustice Continues by Kevin Conway, Esq.

Gone in Seven Days by Theresa Cedillo AND Coda: The Injustice Continues by Kevin Conway, Esq.
(c) 2009 The Autism File

The Science Behind Treatment Strategies: Underlying physiological conditions, biomarkers, and the Defeat Autism Now! approach

The Science Behind Treatment Strategies: Underlying physiological conditions, biomarkers, and the Defeat Autism Now! approach
by Elizabeth Mumper, MD
(c) 2009 The Autism File

Nourishing Hope for Autism Diet & Nutrition for Healing

Power Point By: Julie Matthews Certified Nutrition Consultant.

Importance of GI Health,
Gut has constant contact with food
Physical barrier of defense against bacteria, viruses, etc.
The greatest amount (90%) of the “brain chemical” serotonin is found in the GI tract
Largest part of the immune system (70%) found in the gut
Vitamins/minerals absorbed in the gut are cofactors for enzyme reactions, metabolism, conversion of nutrients and fats
Amino acids (absorbed from protein digestion) are precursors for neurotransmitters

The Gut-Brain Link to Autism - Are ...


The lecture examines the possible role of infectious agents in the causes and symptoms of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).