From “Autism Speaks” ...
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FDA Cracks Down on False Claims about Autism Treatments
https://www.autismspeaks.org/science/science-news/fda-cracks-down-false-claims-about-autism-treatments
Agency issues consumer warning; threatens legal action against those who market unproven, potentially dangerous products and therapies.
“Autism Speaks and its many partners are working diligently to find treatments for autism that are safe and effective,” comments developmental pediatrician Paul Wang, Autism Speaks senior vice president and head of medical research. “We know that parents often are desperate to find help for their children. It’s tragic when unscrupulous companies take advantage of these families by pushing so-called treatments that are not only ineffective, but may be costly and dangerous.”
Though behavioral therapies don’t cure autism, research has demonstrated that several such programs can bring about real improvements in development and function, Dr. Wang adds. In addition, the FDA has approved two medications – risperidone and aripripazole – to treat severe self-injurious behavior and aggression associated with autism. These medications can have serious side effects and, so, are reserved for situations where behavioral approaches fail.
You’ll have to forgive me for having zero faith in the FDA and CDC. We are seeing results already from the hyperbaric chamber therapy. My son’s school does not know what we’re doing, nor do the grandparents. The teachers and grandparents have already commented about how our son acts a bit better. The school asked if we were doing anything different with him.