Biomedical Treatment for Autism in the UK and Beyond

1. Biomedical Treatment for Autism in the UK and Beyond Young people with ASD have historically been prescribed supplements to improve symptoms involving sleep, daily behaviors, the digestive system, and nutritional deficiencies. According to the CDC, “Many biomedical interventions call for changes in diet. Such changes include removing certain types of foods from a child’s diet and using vitamin or mineral supplements.” Experts emphasize that treatments effective for one patient may not be quite as beneficial for another—yet generally speaking, biomedical interventions like dietary changes and supplementation are well worth considering. In this same vein, researchers Allison E. Golnik and Marjorie Ireland revealed that vitamin and mineral supplementation proved among the “most widely recommended medical interventions for autism,” with 49% of physicians speaking in favor of the intervention for children with ASD. (Adams, 2018) In addition to benefits involving sleep and digestion, improvements in eye contact, depression, and overall behavior have been identified in ASD patients who take cod liver oil, which contains high quantities of vitamins D and A. It’s worth noting that looking beyond autism, most Western diets lack essential vitamins and nutrients such as B vitamins (specifically vitamins B6, B12, and folate); iron; antioxidant vitamins A, C, and E; and minerals, including calcium and magnesium. Biomedical treatment may well be the solution parents of children with ASD have been waiting for. The truth is that young people must consume a balanced diet—and closely monitor their vitamin and mineral intake—to achieve the growth and brain development they need to thrive. Alleviate Symptoms of Autism with the C.A.T. Center Today Do you have questions or comments about naturally alleviating symptoms of autism in children? Rest assured that the first step to change starts now. Please don’t hesitate to contact us with questions or for more information on the benefits of supplementation. * C.A.T. can be obtained worldwide (although arriving at the C.A.T. Center in Israel is certainly an option), as it relies on an in-depth analysis of lab test results and the impaired metabolic processes that arise from them.