Adventures in Autism: Med Page: Alternative Treatments... -
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Published on: 1/1/2006
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Almost every autistic patient (93.8%) surveyed received some form of nutritional or dietary intervention, said W. Ben Gibbard, M.D., M.C.S., of the University of Calgary in Alberta, in a presentation at the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry meeting.
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"Clinicians should inquire about use of complimentary and alternative therapies in their patients," Dr. Gibbard said in an oral session.He suggested referencing specific groups of treatments ("Do you use any special supplements or diet?") while questioning families in a nonjudgmental and sensitive manner.
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Dr. Gibbard said the findings may have affected by selection biased as with any postal survey.However, he said the study highlights the need for safety and efficacy data on these treatments that patients are clearly using.