5.
Antifungal Treatment by Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona 27
6.
Applied Behavior Analysis by Jenifer Clark 35
7.
Aquatic Therapy by Andrea Salzman 41
8.
Art Therapy Approaches to Treating Autism
by Nicole Martin and Dr. Donna Betts 48
9.
Biofilm Protocol by Ken Siri 53
10.
Biomolecular Nutrigenomics: Nutrigenomic DNA
Testing and RNA-Based Nutrition by Dr. Amy Yasko 59
11.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD)
by Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, and Dr. Michele Bishop. 63
12.
Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Munroe-Meyer Institute
by Dr. Tiffany Kodak and Dr. Alison Betz 69
13.
Chelation: Removal of Toxic Metals by Dr. James B. Adams 74
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14.
Computer-Based Intervention: What’s It All About?
by Valerie Herskowitz 79
15.
Craniosacral and Chiropractic Therapy: A New Biomedical
Approach to ASD by Dr. Charles Chapple 87
16.
Dance/Movement Therapy by Mariah Meyer LeFeber 96
17.
The Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based (DIR)
Model by Dr. Gil Tippy 101
18.
Dietary Interventions for Autism
by Karyn Seroussi and Lisa Lewis, Ph.D. 109
19.
Drama Therapy by Sally Bailey 124
20.
Early Start Denver Model by Dr. Sally Rogers 128
21.
Enhansa: Enhanced Curcumin Supplement by Alan Israel 133
22.
Enzymes for Digestive Support in Autism by Dr. Devin Houston 135
23.
Equine Therapy by Franklin Levinson and Dr. Nicola Start 139
24.
FMRI-Guided Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Restore
Language by Dr. Harry Schneider 144
25.
Food Selectivity and Other Feeding Disorders in Autism
by Dr. Petula Vaz and Dr. Cathleen Piazza 153
26.
Gastrointestinal Disease: Emerging Consensus by Dr. Arthur Krigsman 159
27.
Helminthic Therapy by Judith Chinitz 169
28.
The Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency
(HANDLE) by Carolyn Nuyens and Marlene Suliteanu 175
29.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Let’s Put the Pressure on Autism for
Recovery by Dr. James Neubrander 182
30.
Integrated Play Groups (IPG) Model by Dr. Pamela Wolfberg 188
31.
Intestine, Leaky Gut, Autism, and Probiotics by Dr. Alessio Fasano 192
32.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) by Dr. Michael Elice 199
33.
Linwood Method by Bill Moss 205
34.
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) by Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless 209
35.
Medicinal Marijuana: A Novel Approach to the Symptomatic
Treatment of Autism by Dr. Lester Grinspoon 213
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viii Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism
36.
Melatonin Therapy for Sleep Disorders by Dr. James Jan 221
37.
MERIT Approach: Integrating ABA with Developmental Models
by Jenifer Clark 227
38.
Methyl-B12: Myth or Materpiece? by Dr. James Neubrander 232
39.
Mitochondrial Dysfunction by Dr. Richard E. Frye 238
40.
Music Therapy by The American Music Therapy Association 242
41.
Neurofeedback (Neurotherapy or EEG Biofeedback)
by Dr. Betty Jarusiewicz 248
42.
Neuroimmune Dysfunction and the Rationale and Use of Antiviral
Therapy by Dr. Michael Goldberg 256
43.
NeuroProtek, Flavonoids, and Allergies
by Dr. Theoharis Theoharides 261
44.
Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration by Markus Jarrow 267
45.
Parent Support by Dr. Lauren Tobing-Puente 277
46.
Personal Service Canines: Wilderwood is Changing Lives
One Dog at a Time by Tiffany Denyer 283
47.
Pharmaceutical Medication Management: The Why, When,
And What by Dr. Mark Freilich 288
48.
Physical Therapy by Meghan Collins 292
49.
PPAR Agonists (Actos) by Dr. Michael Elice 296
50.
Qigong Massage for Young Children with Autism by Dr. Louisa Silva 300
51.
Relationship Development Intervention by Laura Hynes 304
52.
Respen-A by Dr. Fred Starr 311
53.
The SCERTS Model by Dr. Barry Prizant, Dr. Amy Wetherby, Emily Rubin,
and Amy C. Laurent 314
54.
Sensory-Based Antecedent Interventions
by Ginny Van Rie and Dr. L. Juane Heflin 321
55.
Sensory Gym: Emerge and See
by Amanda Friedman and Alison Berkley 325
56.
Sequential Homeopathy: The Houston Homeopathy Method
by Cindy Griffin and Lindyl Lanham 330
57.
The SMILE Center: The Sensory Motor Integration and Language
Enrichment Center by Markus Jarrow 338
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58.
Son-Rise Program by Raun Kaufman 343
59.
Sound-Based Therapies: The Davis Model of Sound Intervention
by Dorinne Davis 347
60.
Speech-Language Therapy by Lavinia Pereira and Michelle Solomon 357
61.
Stem Cell Therapy by Dr. Frank Morales 369
62.
Supplement Therapy: Rescue, Repair, and Reconnect
by Michael Payne 374
63.
Traditional and Indigenous Healing by Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona 380
64.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation by Joshua Barath,
Dr. Estate Sokhadze, Dr. Ayman El-Baz, Dr. Grace Mathai,
Dr. Lonnie Sears, Dr. Manuel F. Casanova 388
65.
Viruses and Autism by Dr. Mary Megson 398
66.
Vision Therapy by Dr. Jeffrey Becker 400
THERAPIES OF THE FUTURE
67.
Anti-Allergic, Anti-Inflammatory, and Other Future Treatments
by Dr. Theoharis Theoharides 406
68.
Research at the University of Louisville Autism Center
by Dr. Manuel Casanova, Dr. Estate Sokhadze, Dr. Ayman El-Baz,
Joshua Baruth, Dr. Grace Mathai, Dr. Lonnie Sears 410
69.
Research Being Conducted at the Seaver Autism Center
by Dr. David Grodberg, Dr. Alexander Kolevzon, and Dr. Joseph Buxbaam 414
FINAL THOUGHTS
A Social Worker’s View from the Trenches by Bonnie Waring 424
Afterword by Teri Arranga 427
References 431
List of Autism Organizations 477
List of Autism Schools 492
Recommended Reading 509
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Allergies, Their Role and Treatment in Autism
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Animal-Assisted Interventions and Persons with Autism Spectrum
Disorders by Dr. Aubrey Fine 10
3.
Anthroposophical Curative Education and Social Therapy
by Dr. Marga Hogenboom and Paula Moraine 17
4.
Antiepileptic Medications by Dr. Richard E. Frye 22
5.
Antifungal Treatment by Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona 27
6.
Applied Behavior Analysis by Jenifer Clark 35
7.
Aquatic Therapy by Andrea Salzman 41
8.
Art Therapy Approaches to Treating Autism
by Nicole Martin and Dr. Donna Betts 48
9.
Biofilm Protocol by Ken Siri 53
10.
Biomolecular Nutrigenomics: Nutrigenomic DNA
Testing and RNA-Based Nutrition by Dr. Amy Yasko 59
11.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders, Inc. (CARD)
by Dr. Doreen Granpeesheh, Dr. Jonathan Tarbox, and Dr. Michele Bishop. 63
12.
Center for Autism Spectrum Disorders, Munroe-Meyer Institute
by Dr. Tiffany Kodak and Dr. Alison Betz 69
13.
Chelation: Removal of Toxic Metals by Dr. James B. Adams 74
vi
\u000C
Contents vii
14.
Computer-Based Intervention: What’s It All About?
by Valerie Herskowitz 79
15.
Craniosacral and Chiropractic Therapy: A New Biomedical
Approach to ASD by Dr. Charles Chapple 87
16.
Dance/Movement Therapy by Mariah Meyer LeFeber 96
17.
The Developmental, Individual Difference, Relationship-based (DIR)
Model by Dr. Gil Tippy 101
18.
Dietary Interventions for Autism
by Karyn Seroussi and Lisa Lewis, Ph.D. 109
19.
Drama Therapy by Sally Bailey 124
20.
Early Start Denver Model by Dr. Sally Rogers 128
21.
Enhansa: Enhanced Curcumin Supplement by Alan Israel 133
22.
Enzymes for Digestive Support in Autism by Dr. Devin Houston 135
23.
Equine Therapy by Franklin Levinson and Dr. Nicola Start 139
24.
FMRI-Guided Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation to Restore
Language by Dr. Harry Schneider 144
25.
Food Selectivity and Other Feeding Disorders in Autism
by Dr. Petula Vaz and Dr. Cathleen Piazza 153
26.
Gastrointestinal Disease: Emerging Consensus by Dr. Arthur Krigsman 159
27.
Helminthic Therapy by Judith Chinitz 169
28.
The Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency
(HANDLE) by Carolyn Nuyens and Marlene Suliteanu 175
29.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy: Let’s Put the Pressure on Autism for
Recovery by Dr. James Neubrander 182
30.
Integrated Play Groups (IPG) Model by Dr. Pamela Wolfberg 188
31.
Intestine, Leaky Gut, Autism, and Probiotics by Dr. Alessio Fasano 192
32.
Intravenous Immunoglobulin (IVIG) by Dr. Michael Elice 199
33.
Linwood Method by Bill Moss 205
34.
Low Dose Naltrexone (LDN) by Dr. Jaquelyn McCandless 209
35.
Medicinal Marijuana: A Novel Approach to the Symptomatic
Treatment of Autism by Dr. Lester Grinspoon 213
\u000C
viii Cutting-Edge Therapies for Autism
36.
Melatonin Therapy for Sleep Disorders by Dr. James Jan 221
37.
MERIT Approach: Integrating ABA with Developmental Models
by Jenifer Clark 227
38.
Methyl-B12: Myth or Materpiece? by Dr. James Neubrander 232
39.
Mitochondrial Dysfunction by Dr. Richard E. Frye 238
40.
Music Therapy by The American Music Therapy Association 242
41.
Neurofeedback (Neurotherapy or EEG Biofeedback)
by Dr. Betty Jarusiewicz 248
42.
Neuroimmune Dysfunction and the Rationale and Use of Antiviral
Therapy by Dr. Michael Goldberg 256
43.
NeuroProtek, Flavonoids, and Allergies
by Dr. Theoharis Theoharides 261
44.
Occupational Therapy and Sensory Integration by Markus Jarrow 267
45.
Parent Support by Dr. Lauren Tobing-Puente 277
46.
Personal Service Canines: Wilderwood is Changing Lives
One Dog at a Time by Tiffany Denyer 283
47.
Pharmaceutical Medication Management: The Why, When,
And What by Dr. Mark Freilich 288
48.
Physical Therapy by Meghan Collins 292
49.
PPAR Agonists (Actos) by Dr. Michael Elice 296
50.
Qigong Massage for Young Children with Autism by Dr. Louisa Silva 300
51.
Relationship Development Intervention by Laura Hynes 304
52.
Respen-A by Dr. Fred Starr 311
53.
The SCERTS Model by Dr. Barry Prizant, Dr. Amy Wetherby, Emily Rubin,
and Amy C. Laurent 314
54.
Sensory-Based Antecedent Interventions
by Ginny Van Rie and Dr. L. Juane Heflin 321
55.
Sensory Gym: Emerge and See
by Amanda Friedman and Alison Berkley 325
56.
Sequential Homeopathy: The Houston Homeopathy Method
by Cindy Griffin and Lindyl Lanham 330
57.
The SMILE Center: The Sensory Motor Integration and Language
Enrichment Center by Markus Jarrow 338
\u000C
Contents ix
58.
Son-Rise Program by Raun Kaufman 343
59.
Sound-Based Therapies: The Davis Model of Sound Intervention
by Dorinne Davis 347
60.
Speech-Language Therapy by Lavinia Pereira and Michelle Solomon 357
61.
Stem Cell Therapy by Dr. Frank Morales 369
62.
Supplement Therapy: Rescue, Repair, and Reconnect
by Michael Payne 374
63.
Traditional and Indigenous Healing by Dr. Lewis Mehl-Madrona 380
64.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation by Joshua Barath,
Dr. Estate Sokhadze, Dr. Ayman El-Baz, Dr. Grace Mathai,
Dr. Lonnie Sears, Dr. Manuel F. Casanova 388
65.
Viruses and Autism by Dr. Mary Megson 398
66.
Vision Therapy by Dr. Jeffrey Becker 400
THERAPIES OF THE FUTURE
67.
Anti-Allergic, Anti-Inflammatory, and Other Future Treatments
by Dr. Theoharis Theoharides 406
68.
Research at the University of Louisville Autism Center
by Dr. Manuel Casanova, Dr. Estate Sokhadze, Dr. Ayman El-Baz,
Joshua Baruth, Dr. Grace Mathai, Dr. Lonnie Sears 410
69.
The treatment category is sponsored by Lee Silsby , the leader in quality compounded medications for autism.
Research Being Conducted at the Seaver Autism Center
by Dr. David Grodberg, Dr. Alexander Kolevzon, and Dr. Joseph Buxbaam 414
FINAL THOUGHTS
A Social Worker’s View from the Trenches by Bonnie Waring 424
Afterword by Teri Arranga 427
References 431
List of Autism Organizations 477
List of Autism Schools 492
Recommended Reading 509