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A Review of Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders
Joint Authors
Hendren, Robert
Butter, Eric
Lofthouse, Nicholas
Arnold, L. Eugene
Hurt, Elizabeth
Source
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-21, 21 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-11-28
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
21
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Given the severe and chronic problems associated with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) and the limitations of available treatments, there exists a large public health need for additional interventions.
As more parents are inquiring about complementary and alternative treatments (CATs), both parents and practitioners require up-to-date information about them and whether and how to integrate them into treatment.
After presenting data on CAT usage patterns for ASD, we review 13 ingestible (i.e., orally administered) and 6 noningestible (i.e., externally administered) CATs for ASD.
For each CAT we briefly describe its definition; rationale for use; current research support, limitations, and future directions; safety issues; and whether we currently recommend, not recommend, or find it acceptable for the treatment of ASD.
We conclude this paper with recommendations for future research and ten clinical recommendations for practitioners.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Lofthouse, Nicholas& Hendren, Robert& Hurt, Elizabeth& Arnold, L. Eugene& Butter, Eric. 2012. A Review of Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-21.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Lofthouse, Nicholas…[et al.]. A Review of Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-21.
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American Medical Association (AMA)
Lofthouse, Nicholas& Hendren, Robert& Hurt, Elizabeth& Arnold, L. Eugene& Butter, Eric. A Review of Complementary and Alternative Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorders. Autism Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-21.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-504911
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-504911