Biomedical Treatment

Biomedical treatment of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and ADHD takes a functional approach to treatment.  Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) includes what is referred to as classical autism, regressive autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and PDD.  To simplify, I will refer to these developmental disorders as ASD or autism.  I realize that these disorders present differently but as you read through…

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Understanding “Autistic” Behaviours A Biomedical perspective

Viva Magazine Written by: Dr. Sonya Doherty, N.D., Defeat Autism Now! practitioner Recent research suggests that autism is not simply a mental health issues but rather a complicated neurobiological disorder.  This new research creates the opportunity for new treatments to help deal with common behavioural concerns commonly seen in autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Stereotypic or…

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