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November 22, 2008
Experts discuss raising an autistic child
The Washington Post (11/18) published a transcript of an online discussion regarding children with autism with Jayne Lytel, author of Act Early Against Autism: Give Your Child a Fighting Chance from the Start, and Fred R. Volkmar, M.D., an autism expert and the director of the Child Study Center at the Yale School of Medicine.
When asked whether nutritional supplements may serve as an effective treatment, Dr. Volkmar said that "the actual data relative to vitamins and diet treatment are not as strong as we'd hope -- most of what is out there is anecdotal reports, and the science has not been as supportive."
Lytel noted that, because "difficulties with social communication" are "the hallmark deficit of autism spectrum disorder," top therapies include applied verbal behavior and floortime, speech therapy, occupational therapy, social skills group, and an inclusion school.
Related Links:
- "Raising an Autistic Child," Jayne Lytel and Dr. Fred R. Volkmar, Washington Post, November 18, 2008.
Posted by admin at November 22, 2008 12:08 PM