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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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