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Note: The dramatic rise of autism has become an intense issue. Recent

published reports of a vaccine-autism link confirm what a large percentage of

parents of autistic children have claimed: their child's autism (including

behavior and personality changes) occurred shortly after (a few days to weeks)

their " well baby visit shots. " The MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine has been

increasingly targeted as the cause of autism, although a certain percentage of

cases have been described after the Hepatitis B, Pertussis and other vaccines.

Peer Reviewed Journals:

1) Blocked atlantal nerve syndrome in infants and small children. Gutman G.

ICA Review, 1990; July:37-42. Originally published in German le Medizin

(1987) 25:5-10.

>From the abstract:

Three case reports are reviewed to illustrate a syndrome that has so far

received far too little attention, which is caused and perpetuated in babies and

infants by blocked nerve impulses at the atlas. Included in the clinical picture

are lowered resistance to infections, especially to ear-, nose-, and throat

infections, two cases of insomnia, two cases of cranial bone asymmetry, and one

case each of torticollis, retarded locomotor development, retarded linguistic

development, conjunctivitis, tonsillitis, rhinitis, earache, extreme neck

sensitivity, incipient scoliosis, delayed hip development, and seizures.

2) Learning difficulties of children viewed in the light of osteopathic

concept. Frymann V (1988). In: Retalaff EW, Fl Jr. (Eds). The

cranium and its sutures, Springer, Berlin Heidelberg, NY, pp.27-47.

3) The relationship of craniosacral examination findings in grade school

children with developmental problems. Upledger JE, J Am Osteopath Assoc.

1978 (Jun);77 (10):760-776

4) Osteopathic management of psychosomatic problems. Dunn, FE. JAOA, Vol.

48 No. 4 Neuropsychiatric Supplement Vol. 2 No. 1 Dec. 1948.

There is a relationship between structure and mental states and patient

management.

5) Osteopathic concepts in psychiatry. Dunn FE JAOA, March 1950.

A table describing the lesion (subluxation) frequency in schizophrenia is

included. Patient management is discussed.

6) A pilot study of applied kinesiology in helping children with learning

disabilities. Mathews MO, E, British Osteopathic Journal Vol. X11

1993.

IQ scores improved and learning disabilities lessened. The British Osteopaths

used applied kinesiology and Neural Organization Technique (NOT) developed by

Carl Ferrari, D.C.

7) The effect of chiropractic adjustments on the behavior of autistic

children; a case review. Sandeful, R, E. ACA Journal of Chiropractic,

Dec 21:5, 1987.

The authors reported that 50% of all subjects under chiropractic care

experienced reliable behavioral improvements, as recorded by independent

observers. It is reported by those working with autistic children than any

change in behavior in an autistic child is considered to be significant.

Behavioral improvements were observed in such diverse areas as picking up toys,

use of sign language, reduction of self-abuse and appropriate use of language.

Case Studies:

1) Case report: autism and chronic otitis media. Warner SP and Warner TM.

Today's Chiropractic. May/June 1999.

This is a case report of a 3 ½ year-old girl with autism. She was non-verbal,

had compulsive disorders, daily rituals, head banging and violence. After

chiropractic, care began within one month her parents and teacher noticed a 30%

improvement socially. After one year of care, an 80% improvement was noticed.

Head banging and other rituals diminished by 50% with less violent behavior. She

had chronic serous otitis media and had been on antibiotics for one year. Within

a one-week period after her first adjustment, antibiotic use stopped due to a

70% improvement in her otitis media.

2) Case Study - Autism. Rubinstein, HM, Chiropractic Pediatrics Vol. 1 No.

1, April 1994

This is the case study of a seven year old female diagnosed with autism. The

child has a history of sexual and physical abuse. The little girl would slowly

turn in circles in place while singing an incomprehensible song with a glazed

stare and blank expression. Spinal examination revealed a right posterior and

superior C1 with a frequency of about twice a week. After ten months of care she

was able to carry on conversations, carry out commands, dress and groom herself.

Cognitivedevelopment progressed to where she was able to learn, read, and

participate in public school.

3) The effects of chiropractic treatment on students with learning and

behavioral impairments due to neurological dysfunction. Walton EV. Int Rev

of Chiro 1975;29:4-5,24-26.

In this study 24 learning impaired students, half received chiropractic care and

the other half, who were either on medication or receiving no treatment at all,

were used for comparison. The case histories that follow were obtained from the

above paper.

Case C-91: A high school student who was failing three subjects, with a history

of failure, low morale, discipline problems, poor coordination, and a long

history of clinical and medical treatment. After chiropractic care the student

was passing all subjects, highly motivated, showing improved coordination and

able to participate in athletics. All medications were dropped.

Case C-92: Also a high school student on 20mg. Ritalin and on Dilantin. She was

non-motivated, negative, passive, nonverbal, and failing in high school work

despite placement in special classes. After chiropractic adjustments the student

was taken off Ritalin, began talking and expressing herself, and showed

improved reading comprehension and reading speed.<

Case CE-92: An elementary student who was extremely hyperkinetic, irritable, and

he had severe behavior problems at home and school. Grades were marginal to

failing. Al-though the boy was only 8 years old, Ritalin had been increased from

an initial 5mg. to a total of 70mg./day with steadily diminishing results.

(70mg. approaches danger level as a dosage). At the conclusion of chiropractic

care, the Ritalin had been entirely discontinued and coordination was improved

to the extent that the student became an able Little League ball player. His

attitude was excellent, grades were up an average of one letter grade, and the

student was considered free of all limiting factors. Behavior at home and school

was exemplary.

Case CE-101: An elementary student. This student was marginally passing his

courses. There was a four year history of marginal accomplishment in school. He

was nervous, underweight and suffered from insomnia. Medication was briefly

tried but the student's emotional control became poor and he frequently wept.

The medication had to be discontinued. After chiropractic care there was a

marked reduction in nervousness and great improvement in emotional stability.

His mother reported that his appetite was now normal and he began enjoying

school during the last month.

Case C-93: A high school student. Initially on heavy dosages of medication,

non-motivated with a long history of clinical evaluation and treatment. The girl

was failing most school subjects, marginal in others, and withdrawn. After

chiropractic adjustments, her self-confidence improved; she was passing all

subjects. All medication was discontinued after four months of treatment. A

vocational goal was established.

Case CJ-95: A junior high school student. He was hyperkinetic almost from birth

and had a traumatic early developmental history with suspected neurological

problems. Although of above average intelligence he was passing only two

subjects, both marginally. He was starting to become a discipline problem,

making little or no effort in school. After chiropractic care, fine and gross

motor coordination improved markedly. He began taking an interest in athletics

and played Little League on a team that placed third in the state. Effort and

motivation improved to the extent that plans to send him back to a lower grade

were dropped and he was promoted. Reports at the third week of school indicated

that his academic progress was excellent after a late summer remedial program.

Case CE-102: An elementary student who had been diagnosed by numerous clinics as

minimally brain damaged, retarded and/or suffering from neurological

dysfunction. He also suffered from severe emotional problems. After chiropractic

he showed great improvement in self-confidence. He began to take part in public

speaking in school. Mental ability tests indicated that the student was at

normal grade level except for deficiencies in reading.

4) Developmental Communication Disorder. Subluxation location and correction

R. Goldman, D.C. Today's Chiropractic July/August 1995 p.70-74.

" A 2-year old child had a medical diagnosis of 'developmental communication

disorder.' He was non-responsive to any external stimuli, even to receiving an

injection.did not respond to sound or touch.Chiropractic analysis revealed an

axis subluxation. " On the third visit, when I walked into the room, he began to

cry. That was the first time that he responded to anything happening around him.

By the sixth adjustment, he started to follow certain commands and stopped

making repeated hand motions. He started to talk after the 12th office visit. At

present, he has an extensive vocabulary and is slightly hyperactive; he is

probably making up for lost time. "

5) Autism, Asthma, Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), strabismus and illness

susceptibility: a case study in chiropractic management. Amalu WC. Todays

Chiropractic. September/October 1998. Pp. 32-47.

A 5-year-old female with autism, asthma, allergies, irritable bowel syndrome and

left-sided strabismus who was experiencing 25 violent temper episode per day,

with each episode lasting up to 20 minutes was referred for care. She also

exhibited three episodes each day of self-inflicted violent behavior, which

included biting her arm, slapping her head and repeatedly banging her head

against a full-length mirror. She also had at least one episode of violent

behavior each day - hitting people, especially her mother. Speech was limited to

a few words such as " mama, dada, milk and walk. "

Chiropractic Management consisted of correction of the atlanto-occipital

subluxation with the patient adjusted in the knee-chest posture with contact to

the posterior arch of atlas.

First week of care: After the first adjustment, patient had her first good

night's sleep since her mother could remember. Violent temper episodes had

reduced to 15 per day with de-crease in intensity. Self-inflicted violent

behavior was decreased in frequency. Her speech, vocabulary and sleep patterns

had improved.

Second week: one adjustment. Violent temper episodes at five per day. Right eye

showed no more signs of strabismus. Patient began speaking in sentences for the

first time. Mother reported a marked decrease in hyperactivity along with a

desire to be touched and hugged.

Third week: One adjustment. Violent temper episodes 2 per day with decreased

intensity. Mother stated there was little hyperactivity. Self-directed or

outward violent behavior have ceased. Irritable bowel syndrome was much

improved.

Fourth week: no adjustments. All temper episodes, hyperactivity, violent

behavior have stopped. Sleeping through the night. Patient was evaluated by two

therapists who declared the diagnosis of autism was " incorrect. "

Week 5- 8: a mild return of symptoms, an adjustment was given, and symptoms

abated.

Weeks 9-12: no adjustments. The IBS had almost completely resolved. Patient

continued to improve over next 8 months; no more asthma attacks.

6) Subluxation location and correction by R. Goldman, D.C. Today's

Chiropractic July/August 1995 p.70-74. Case Study No. 4:

31-year-old with Crohn's disease (since age 15). A portion of his intestine had

been removed and he was on antibiotics and prednisone. Had not had a normal

bowel movement since age 15 and constantly suffered from abdominal cramps.

Chiropractic analysis: Subluxation of axis. By the 13 th visit, he started

having normal bowel movements and all medication was stopped.

Additional Articles:

1) An analysis of 350 emotionally maladjusted individuals under chiropractic

care. Hartmann GW, Schwartz HS. NCA Journal of Chiropractic, Nov. 1949.

Classic review of 350 individuals helped under chiropractic care.

2) Relations of disturbances of cranio-sacral mechanisms to symptomatology of

the newborn. Fryman V. JAOA. 1966;65:1059

In a group of 1250 unselected babies examined five days post partum, a group of

211 'nervous' children were found suffering from vomiting, hyperactivity,

tremors and sleeplessness. Release of 'strain' in the skull resulted in

immediate quieting, cessation of crying, muscular relaxation and sleepiness.

3) Post-traumatic evaluation and treatment of the pediatric patient with head

injury: a case report. Araghi HJ. Proceedings of the National Conference on

Chiropractic and Pediatrics, 1992:1-8.

>From the abstract: a two-year-old boy suffering from vomiting and loss of

energy following impact trauma to the head and found by neurological exam ant CT

scan to have suffered a concussion with no evidence of brain or spinal cord

pathology. Chiropractic adjustment of occiput resolved the patient's symptoms.

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Clinical Efficacy of Upper Cervical Versus Full Spine Adjustment on Children

with Autism

WFC'S 7th Biennial Congress Conference Proceedingg MAY 1-3, 2003, 7th Ed:

328-9

Children with autism are presented with multiple categories of clinical pictures

that affect their social, sensory, speech, and physical development. In addition

to chiropractic care, parents of autistic children seek all possible therapies

available. In this study, the clinical outcome of chiropractic care showed

higher efficacy of upper cervical adjustment when compared to full spine

adjustment in autistic children.

A Case Study of a Five Year Old Male with Autism/Pervasive Development

Disorder who Improved Remarkably and Quickly with Chiropractic Treatment

Proceedings of the World Federation of Chiropractic Congress 2001 (May); 6: 313

Extraordinary progress was noted in the patient by all involved parties. The

subjective and objective monitoring system revealed a 96% overall improvement

after 2 weeks of treatment. A 102% overall improvement was revealed on a 3.5

year follow-up, the mother adding that the child appeared near normal. This

progress is vastly superior to typical progress following standard medical

treatment.

Autism, Asthma, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Strabismus, and Illness

Susceptibility: A Case Study in Chiropractic Management

Todays Chiropractic 1998; 27 (5): 32-47 ~ FULL TEXT

Pathologies of organic origin are commonly thought to be the exclusive realm of

medical treatment and not part of the mainstay of chiropractic care. The

clinical observations of a patient presenting with autism, asthma, irritable

bowel syndrome, strabismus, and illness susceptibility are reported. Alleviation

of symptoms is seen subsequent to corrections of abnormal biomechanical function

of the occipito-atlanto-axial complex. A relationship between biomechanical

faults in the upper cervical spine and the manifestation of abnormal central

neurophysiological processing is suggested as the genesis of this patient's

symptomatology.

The Effect of Chiropractic Adjustments on the Behavior of Autistic Children:

A Case Review

Journal of Chiropractic 1987 (Dec); 24 (12): 21-25

Extraordinary progress was noted in the patient by all involved parties. The

subjective and objective monitoring system revealed a 96% overall improvement

after 2 weeks of treatment. A 102% overall improvement was revealed on a 3.5

year follow-up, the mother adding that the child appeared near normal. This

progress is vastly superior to typical progress following standard medical

treatment.

The Story of ...A Little Boy With Autism

International Review of Chiropractic 1996 (Nov); 43-46

Behavioral improvements were observed in such diverse areas as

picking up toys, use of sign language, reduction of self-abuse and appropriate

use of language. It is hoped that this pilot study will generate further

research into the effects of chiropractic adjustments on similar neurological

disorders.

The Status of Research into Vaccine Safety and Autism

Washington, D.C. - On June 19, 2002, at 11:00 a.m., in Room 2154 of

the Rayburn House Office Building, the Committee on Government Reform, chaired

by Congressman Dan Burton (R-IN), will conduct a hearing to evaluate the status

of research concerning the possible relationship between vaccines and

neurological disorders, including autism.

Review More Abstracts on Chiropractic and Autism

Review abstracts about chiropractic and a variety of organic and

visceral disorders at the wonderful International Chiropractic Pediatric

Association (ICPA) website

Other Management Approaches for Autism

Autism, An Extreme Challenge to Integrative Medicine

Part 1: The Knowledge Base

Altern Med Rev 2002 (Aug); 7 (4): 292-316

Prenatal toxic exposures (teratogens) are consistent with autism spectrum

symptomatology. Frequent vaccinations with live virus and toxic mercurial

content (thimerosal) are a plausible etiologic factor. Autistic children

frequently have abnormalities of sulfoxidation and sulfation that compromise

liver detoxification, which may contribute to the high body burden of

xenobiotics frequently found.

Autism, An Extreme Challenge to Integrative Medicine

Part 2: Medical Management

Altern Med Rev 2002 (Dec); 7 (6): 472-499

Behavioral modification and structured education are beneficial but

insufficient. Dietary restrictions, including removal of milk and other casein

dairy products, wheat and other gluten sources, sugar, chocolate, preservatives,

and food coloring are beneficial and prerequisite to benefit from other

interventions. Individualized IgG or IgE testing can identify other troublesome

foods but not non-immune mediated food sensitivities.

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