ArticleAutism research and treatment2012
A review of complementary and alternative treatments for autism spectrum disorders.
Article in Autism research and treatment, 2012. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 28 papers, 2 of them syntheses that pooled it.
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Who cites it
28 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it.
- A Conceptual Framework for Understanding the Cultural and Contextual Factors on Autism Across the Globe.Autism research : official journal of the International Society for Autism Research · 2020Pooled it
- Environmental toxicants and autism spectrum disorders: a systematic review.Translational psychiatry · 2014Pooled it
- Neurofeedback learning modifies the incidence rate of alpha spindles, but not their duration and amplitude.Scientific reports · 2017Trial
- Internet-based, randomized, controlled trial of omega-3 fatty acids for hyperactivity in autism.Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry · 2014Trial
- Navigating the Complex Landscape of Autism Spectrum Disorder: Challenges and Opportunities in Diagnosis, Treatment, and Supports.Current pharmaceutical design · 2026Review
- Assessing the Impact of Neurofeedback on Cognitive Function in Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.Iranian journal of child neurology · 2025Review
- De-implementation of Low-Value Practices for Autism Spectrum Disorder.Clinical child and family psychology review · 2023Review
- Practitioner's review: medication for children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and comorbid conditions.Neuropsychiatrie : Klinik, Diagnostik, Therapie und Rehabilitation : Organ der Gesellschaft Osterreichischer Nervenarzte und Psychiater · 2021Review
- Improving Antioxidant Capacity in Children With Autism: A Randomized, Double-Blind Controlled Study With Cysteine-Rich Whey Protein.Frontiers in psychiatry · 2021Article
- Vitamin C Attenuates Oxidative Stress and Behavioral Abnormalities Triggered by Fipronil and Pyriproxyfen Insecticide Chronic Exposure on Zebrafish Juvenile.Antioxidants (Basel, Switzerland) · 2020Article
- Autism spectrum disorder: psychological and functional assessment, and behavioral treatment approaches.Translational pediatrics · 2020Review
- Beyond Broadway: Analysis of Qualitative Characteristics of and Individual Responses to Creatively Able, a Music and Movement Intervention for Children with Autism.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2019Article
- Utilization of Complementary and Alternative Therapies in Youth with Developmental Disabilities.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2019Article
- A Pilot Study: Parent Perceptions of Behavior Change in Their Child With Autism Spectrum Disorder Following High Antioxidant Cacao Consumption.Integrative medicine (Encinitas, Calif.) · 2018Article
- NFBLab-A Versatile Software for Neurofeedback and Brain-Computer Interface Research.Frontiers in neuroinformatics · 2018Article
- Assessing Parent Perceptions of Physical Activity in Families of Toddlers With Neurodevelopmental Disorders: The Parent Perceptions of Physical Activity Scale (PPPAS).Pediatric exercise science · 2017Article
- Herbal Medicine Treatment for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Systematic Review.Evidence-based complementary and alternative medicine : eCAM · 2017Review
- The Place of Complementary Medicine in the Treatment of Autistic Children.Journal of pharmacopuncture · 2016Article
- Prevalence and correlates of use of complementary and alternative medicine in children with autism spectrum disorder in Europe.European journal of pediatrics · 2015Article
- A Randomized, Placebo-controlled Trial of Digestive Enzymes in Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders.Clinical psychopharmacology and neuroscience : the official scientific journal of the Korean College of Neuropsychopharmacology · 2015Article
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5 authors.
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Abstract
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.
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