“Your child is autistic.” No parent wants to hear those words. But if they do, treating their child’s autism becomes paramount. Some parents, including advocate and actress Jenny McCarthy, claim to have cured their children’s autism through natural methods. But others insist we should be more focused on managing the disorder than pursuing something elusive. When it comes to autism, what’s the real diagnosis?
Dr. David Celiberti, President
While some particular forms of educational interventions have indeed appeared to be successful in helping people lose symptoms of autism, there is at this time no body of peer reviewed, credible research indicating that medical or dietary interventions are effective in mitigating the symptoms of autism. In contrast, there is a considerable body of research supporting educational methods derived from applied behavior analysis. Visitors to this site can find links posted on the right.
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