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Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders 4/2007

01-04-2007 | ORIGINAL PAPER

Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder

Auteurs: Ellen Hanson, Leslie A. Kalish, Emily Bunce, Christine Curtis, Samuel McDaniel, Janice Ware, Judith Petry

Gepubliceerd in: Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders | Uitgave 4/2007

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Abstract

This study examined the prevalence of the use of different types of conventional, complementary and alternative therapies by children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Of 112 families surveyed, 74% were using complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) for their child with ASD. CAM use was most strongly associated with parent report of child’s diagnosis. Most CAM was reported by families to be either helpful or without effect, but not harmful. The main reasons for choosing CAM were related to concerns with the safety and side effects of prescribed medications. Conventional health care providers should be aware of the high prevalence of use among children with ASD and be prepared to discuss the use of CAM with families.
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Metagegevens
Titel
Use of Complementary and Alternative Medicine among Children Diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder
Auteurs
Ellen Hanson
Leslie A. Kalish
Emily Bunce
Christine Curtis
Samuel McDaniel
Janice Ware
Judith Petry
Publicatiedatum
01-04-2007
Gepubliceerd in
Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders / Uitgave 4/2007
Print ISSN: 0162-3257
Elektronisch ISSN: 1573-3432
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10803-006-0192-0

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