Evidence for the use of CAMs in autism
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The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) is increasing in the management of children with chronic illness or disability.1–4 This is also evident in autistic disorder (AD) which has complex aetiology. A range of popular CAMs are also used in children with autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) with the intent to ameliorate the range of theorised biochemical abnormalities. Another reason commonly cited by caregivers for implementing CAM is that an autistic child’s behaviour and sensory status frequently results in poor feeding behaviour and they have concerns about nutritional deficiencies.
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