Autism
Dr. Amy has been treating patients with autism since she began her internship with Logan Health Center. She also has a 16 year old stepson diagnosed with mild autism. She is passionate about helping those that seek natural therapies to assist with autism.
Click on the links below to watch videos of NAET and autism testimonials:
Fox News Autism and NAET interview (about 7 minutes)
Autism - NAET - Comprehensive (about 25 minutes)
NAET Autism Testimonial video 1 (about 4 minutes)
Many causes of autism have been postulated, ranging from environmental and toxicological causes to genetics. This page is designed to give information on the topic of Autism.
A discussion of a lack of Secretin was initiated in 1989 as a possible co-factor of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). If the GI tract doesn’t produce enough Secretin it is unable to break down protein, thus the brain and neurons aren’t able to get proper nourishment. This goes hand in hand with the mucosal lining which is where the secretin glands are located. If the lining is not in good standing, it’s unable to secrete enough secretin, it also will allow for substances to leak through the small intestine which are supposed to be maintained within the gut, this is commonly known as “leaky gut syndrome”. Pathogens may also be present in the intestines which can inhibit proper nutrition as well as a lack of the good bacteria needed in the digestive tract to help break down the food as well as any bad bacteria that makes it past the stomach.
Food allergies and/or sensitivities have also made it into the big picture of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). It makes sense really. Think about it, if the mucosal lining in the gut wall, meaning the small and large intestine, aren’t performing at their optimum and have possible “holes” (leaky gut) in the mucosal lining, it makes perfect sense then that certain foods could create ASD symptoms. When there are "holes" in the intestinal tract, undigested proteins leak into parts of the body they are not intended to be, thus creating a systemic inflammation process. Some of these common sensitivities that parents have reported to show significant difference is wheat/gluten, milk or cassein. These are at the top of the list, but many more may be present. Each would have to be tested on a case by case basis to see how each person reacts to different foods. Our office uses a desensitization technique that has been researched to be effective called NAET (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique).
Probiotics are the “good” bacteria that everyone needs in their large intestine. Children with Autism have been shown to have a decrease in the good bacteria. Probiotics have been shown to show significant results when combined with other therapies.
Studies have been done on the significance of chiropractic helping children with autism and have shown significant results. Some techniques have had better results than others, but most have helped to some degree. The top two that have been shown to have the most significance are Applied Kinesiology and SOT. This is mainly because these two techniques work with adjusting the cranial bones and the sacral bones. (Information taken from chiro.org)
Applied Kinesiology, commonly known as AK, is a great technique for Autism because it utilizes the body’s own information. It addresses cranial faults and corrects any subluxations (improper movement of a joint). It also takes into account the entire GI system to make sure it is functioning optimally. AK uses nutrition to address the body's own needs or deficiencies. It is also important to adjust the cranial bones in the skull and the sacrum to keep the CSF fluid pumping in a rhythmic manner. CSF is a highly nourishing fluid for the brain, i.e. carries "food for the brain", but if it’s not pumping correctly, the nourishment has a harder time getting to all parts of the brain and spinal cord. Cranial adjustments are performed very gently and uses the body's own respiration to assist in the adjustment.
ASD is a multisystem disorder. It affects the ability of neurons to form appropriate synapses between neurons during the developmental phase. However, we create new synapses throughout our life, which is why some positive results have been made even in older individuals with Autism; but it does take more effort and time. There has been a link associated between eating proper foods and getting the intestinal system working properly as suggested by studies on www.chiro.org. Structurally, in many ASD children, as stated earlier, the cranial bones and the sacrum don’t move rhythmically the way they should and therefore; the brain and spinal cord don’t get the proper nutrients needed during the most critical stages of brain development. The brain is at it’s highest growth up to the age of 3, but continues to develop throughout adolescence and even into adulthood. The rate of development does decrease as age progresses. In order to see the best results with ASD, many systems need to be addressed. One system is not the entire answer.
Click on the link below to see research relating to NAET clearings and autism.
http://naetautismtreatmentcenter.com/Research.aspx
Click on the links below to watch videos of NAET and autism testimonials:
Fox News Autism and NAET interview (about 7 minutes)
Autism - NAET - Comprehensive (about 25 minutes)
NAET Autism Testimonial video 1 (about 4 minutes)
Many causes of autism have been postulated, ranging from environmental and toxicological causes to genetics. This page is designed to give information on the topic of Autism.
A discussion of a lack of Secretin was initiated in 1989 as a possible co-factor of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). If the GI tract doesn’t produce enough Secretin it is unable to break down protein, thus the brain and neurons aren’t able to get proper nourishment. This goes hand in hand with the mucosal lining which is where the secretin glands are located. If the lining is not in good standing, it’s unable to secrete enough secretin, it also will allow for substances to leak through the small intestine which are supposed to be maintained within the gut, this is commonly known as “leaky gut syndrome”. Pathogens may also be present in the intestines which can inhibit proper nutrition as well as a lack of the good bacteria needed in the digestive tract to help break down the food as well as any bad bacteria that makes it past the stomach.
Food allergies and/or sensitivities have also made it into the big picture of ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder). It makes sense really. Think about it, if the mucosal lining in the gut wall, meaning the small and large intestine, aren’t performing at their optimum and have possible “holes” (leaky gut) in the mucosal lining, it makes perfect sense then that certain foods could create ASD symptoms. When there are "holes" in the intestinal tract, undigested proteins leak into parts of the body they are not intended to be, thus creating a systemic inflammation process. Some of these common sensitivities that parents have reported to show significant difference is wheat/gluten, milk or cassein. These are at the top of the list, but many more may be present. Each would have to be tested on a case by case basis to see how each person reacts to different foods. Our office uses a desensitization technique that has been researched to be effective called NAET (Nambudripad's Allergy Elimination Technique).
Probiotics are the “good” bacteria that everyone needs in their large intestine. Children with Autism have been shown to have a decrease in the good bacteria. Probiotics have been shown to show significant results when combined with other therapies.
Studies have been done on the significance of chiropractic helping children with autism and have shown significant results. Some techniques have had better results than others, but most have helped to some degree. The top two that have been shown to have the most significance are Applied Kinesiology and SOT. This is mainly because these two techniques work with adjusting the cranial bones and the sacral bones. (Information taken from chiro.org)
Applied Kinesiology, commonly known as AK, is a great technique for Autism because it utilizes the body’s own information. It addresses cranial faults and corrects any subluxations (improper movement of a joint). It also takes into account the entire GI system to make sure it is functioning optimally. AK uses nutrition to address the body's own needs or deficiencies. It is also important to adjust the cranial bones in the skull and the sacrum to keep the CSF fluid pumping in a rhythmic manner. CSF is a highly nourishing fluid for the brain, i.e. carries "food for the brain", but if it’s not pumping correctly, the nourishment has a harder time getting to all parts of the brain and spinal cord. Cranial adjustments are performed very gently and uses the body's own respiration to assist in the adjustment.
ASD is a multisystem disorder. It affects the ability of neurons to form appropriate synapses between neurons during the developmental phase. However, we create new synapses throughout our life, which is why some positive results have been made even in older individuals with Autism; but it does take more effort and time. There has been a link associated between eating proper foods and getting the intestinal system working properly as suggested by studies on www.chiro.org. Structurally, in many ASD children, as stated earlier, the cranial bones and the sacrum don’t move rhythmically the way they should and therefore; the brain and spinal cord don’t get the proper nutrients needed during the most critical stages of brain development. The brain is at it’s highest growth up to the age of 3, but continues to develop throughout adolescence and even into adulthood. The rate of development does decrease as age progresses. In order to see the best results with ASD, many systems need to be addressed. One system is not the entire answer.
Click on the link below to see research relating to NAET clearings and autism.
http://naetautismtreatmentcenter.com/Research.aspx