Integrative Approaches to Treating Autism Podcast

Autism effects as many as 1 in 54 children. In this episode, we focus on alternative treatments. Amanda Bennett, MD, MPH, developmental pediatrician and clinical chair of the Autism Integrated Care Program at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, talks about why families look to integrative medicine for treatment of autism, and dives into the safety and efficacy of some common integrative approaches, such as gluten-free diets, equine therapy, vitamin supplements, music therapy, social skills training, melatonin, CBD and more. Published November 2020.

Additional Resources:

• Center for Autism Research Roadmap
• Integrative Health
• Autism Integrated Care Program
• Autism Speaks
• National Center for Complementary and Integrative Health