Re: Results of Parent Ratings of Treatments for ASDs

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This information is wonderful. Is there anything like it regarding therapies? My head is spinning! I think we are most interested in ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference between incidental teaching and discrete trial training. I would love information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the amount of hours involved. So much of the research I have come across seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a difference. Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!laura adams <Dormmom34@...> wrote: Found the most recent results for different treatments, as reported by parents, to the Autism Research Institute. Treatment

methods include Rx, Biomedical /Supplements, and Special Diets. DRUGSNote: For seizure drugs: The first line shows the drug’s behavioral effects; the second line showsthe drug's effects on seizures. GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Aderall 41% 25% 34% 0.8:1 475 Amphetamine 47% 28% 25% 0.5:1 1217 Anafranil 32% 38% 30% 1.0:1 381 Antibiotics 31% 57% 12% 0.4:1 1799 AntifungalsC: Diflucan 5% 41% 55% 11:1 330 AntifungalsC: Nystatin 5%

46% 49% 10:1 986 Atarax 25% 53% 22% 0.9:1 477 Benadryl 24% 51% 25% 1.0:1 2711 Beta Blocker 18% 50% 33% 1.9:1 256 Buspar 26% 44% 30% 1.1:1 328 Chloral Hydrate 41% 38% 21% 0.5:1 418 Clonidine 21% 31% 47% 2.2:1 1280 Clozapine 40% 42% 18% 0.4:1 102 Cogentin 19% 54% 27% 1.5:1 162 Cylert 45% 35% 20% 0.4:1 600 Deanol 15% 56% 30% 2.0:1 200 DepakeneD: Behavior: 25% 43% 32% 1.2:1 957 DepakeneD: Seizures 12% 32% 57% 4.8:1 627 Desipramine 34% 31% 34% 1.0:1 67 DilantinD: Behavior 28% 49% 23% 0.8:1 1077 DilantinD: Seizures 14% 36% 50% 3.5:1 400 Felbatol 21% 53% 26% 1.2:1 43 Fenfluramine 20% 52% 28% 1.4:1 459 Halcion 37% 37% 26% 0.7:1 54 Haldol 38% 28% 34% 0.9:1 1154 IVIG 7% 51% 42% 6.3:1 45 KlonapinD: Behavior 28% 38% 34% 1.2:1 192 KlonapinD: Seizures 31% 60% 10% 0.3:1 42 Lithium 26% 43% 31% 1.2:1 410 Luvox 29% 35% 35% 1.2:1 161 Mellaril 29% 38% 33% 1.2:1 2062 MysolineD: Behavior 43% 43% 15% 0.3:1 136 MysolineD: Seizures 19% 59% 22% 1.2:1 64 Naltrexone 20% 46% 34% 1.7:1 221 Paxil 29% 30% 41% 1.4:1 283 Phenergan 29% 46% 24% 0.8:1 266 PhenobarbitalD: Behavior 47% 37% 16% 0.3:1 1076 PhenobarbitalD: Seizures 17% 43% 40% 2.4:1 480 Prolixin 31% 40% 30% 1.0:1 91 Prozac 31% 32% 36% 1.2:1 1123 Risperidal 18% 28% 54% 3.0:1 616 Ritalin 45% 26% 29% 0.7:1 3813 Secretin: Intravenous 7% 44% 48% 6.7:1 333 Secretin: Transdermal 10% 49% 41% 4.2:1 132 Stelazine 28% 45% 27% 1.0:1 420 TegretolD: Behavior 25% 45% 31% 1.2:1 1423 TegretolD: Seizures 12% 33% 55% 4.6:1 762 Thorazine 36% 40% 24% 0.7:1 919 Tofranil 30% 38% 33% 1.1:1 713 Valium 35% 41% 24% 0.7:1 824 ZarontinD: Behavior 34% 45% 21% 0.6:1 136 ZarontinD: Seizures 19% 53% 28% 1.4:1 93 Zoloft 33% 33% 34% 1.0:1 321 BIOMEDICAL/NON-DRUG/SUPPLEMENTS GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Vitamin A 2% 58% 41% 23:1 618 CalciumE: 2% 62% 36% 15:1 1378 Cod Liver Oil 3% 47% 50% 16:1 818 Cod Liver Oil with Bethanecol 16% 45% 39% 2.4:1 56 Colostrum 5% 58% 37% 8.1:1 345 Detox. (Chelation)C: 2% 22% 76% 35:1 324 Digestive Enzymes 3% 42% 56% 20:1 737 DMG 7% 51% 42% 5.6:1 5153 Fatty Acids 2% 42% 55% 23:1 626 5 HTP 10% 51% 39% 3.7:1 145 Folic Acid 3% 54% 42% 12:1 1437 Food Allergy Treatment 3% 37% 61% 21:1 560 Magnesium 6% 65% 29% 4.6:1 301 Melatonin 8% 30% 61% 7.3:1 573 P5P (Vit. B6) 13% 37% 51% 4.0:1 213 Pepcid 9% 63% 28% 3.2:1 93 SAMe 15% 66% 19% 1.3:1 62 St. s Wort 14% 64% 21% 1.5:1 84 TMG 14% 44% 42% 3.0:1 434

Transfer Factor 8% 53% 39% 4.8:1 98 Vitamin B3 4% 55% 41% 10:1 659 Vitamin B6 alone 8% 63% 30% 3.9:1 620 Vitamin B6 with Magnesium 4% 49% 47% 10:1 5780 Vitamin B12 4% 33% 63% 15:1 192 Vitamin C 2% 57% 41% 18:1 1706 Zinc 2% 51% 47% 20:1 1244 SPECIAL DIETS GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Candida Diet 3% 44% 54% 19:1 756

Feingold Diet 2% 45% 53% 25:1 758 Gluten- /Casein-Free Diet 3% 32% 65% 20:1 1446 Removed Chocolate 2% 49% 49% 30:1 1721 Removed Eggs 2% 58% 40% 19:1 1096 Removed Milk Products/Dairy 2% 49% 49% 32:1 5574 Removed Sugar 2% 51% 48% 24:1 3695 Removed Wheat 2% 50% 48% 29:1 3159 Rotation Diet 2% 50% 48% 21:1 792 A. “Worse” refers only to worse behavior. Drugs, but not nutrients, typically also cause physical problems if used long-term.B. No. of cases is cumulative over several decades, so does not reflect current usage levels (e.g., Haldol is now seldom used).C.

Antifungal drugs and chelation are used selectively, where evidence indicates they are needed.D. Seizure drugs: top line behavior effects, bottom line effects on seizures.E. Calcium effects are not due to dairy-free diet; statistics are similar for milk drinkers and non-milk drinkers. © copyright 2005 Autism Research Institute L. , Rome, Georgia Proud Mother of Lindy Jo, age 4, who may be seen on the following web pages: www.cureautismnow.org/gallery/viewGallery.jsp www.nationalautismassociation.org/wallofhope.php

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I don't know of any statistics like this but if you are trying to

decide on a treatment modality, I thought you might like to hear our

story. When diagnosed at 3, my son had some non-functional language

but no self-help or receptive language skills and was very much in his

own world. We decided to go with ABA because he was SO unmotivated and

had learned nothing with his therapists up to that time using

incidental teaching methods. We kept him busy all day but only 10-15

hours was ABA. The rest was half day preschool, ST and OT, and working

on other skills like toilet training and coming when called. We did

some floor time, too. He made really fast progress and after he gained

some basic skills we were able to teach him in more natural settings.

If you think ABA would be a good learning style for your child, I

would'nt let number of hours stop you from trying it. His day WAS

intense but just not 8 hours of formal therapy per day. He didn't get

away with much for the first couple of years :-) Makes me tired just

remembering it! Today, at 12, he is very close to recovered.

I know it's a lot to absorb at first but take a deep breath and just

keep plowing through. Knowledge is power! Good luck.

H.

On Jan 3, 2006, at 4:02 PM, andrea wheeler wrote:

> This information is wonderful.  Is there anything like it regarding

> therapies?  My head is spinning!  I think we are most interested in

> ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference

> between incidental teaching and discrete trial training.  I would love

> information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the

> amount of hours involved.  So much of the research I have come across

> seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a

> difference.  Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!

>

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Thank you and for your great information! , regarding ABA - did you use discrete trial or incidental teaching? These sound so far apart but maybe I'm wrong. Thanks! Harmon <lisaharmon@...> wrote: I don't know of any statistics like this but if you are trying to decide on a treatment modality, I thought you might like to hear our story. When diagnosed at 3, my son had some non-functional language but no self-help or receptive language skills and was very much in his own world. We decided to go with ABA because he was SO unmotivated and had learned nothing with his therapists up to that time using incidental teaching methods. We kept him busy all day but only 10-15 hours was ABA. The rest was half day preschool, ST and OT, and working on

other skills like toilet training and coming when called. We did some floor time, too. He made really fast progress and after he gained some basic skills we were able to teach him in more natural settings.If you think ABA would be a good learning style for your child, I would'nt let number of hours stop you from trying it. His day WAS intense but just not 8 hours of formal therapy per day. He didn't get away with much for the first couple of years :-) Makes me tired just remembering it! Today, at 12, he is very close to recovered.I know it's a lot to absorb at first but take a deep breath and just keep plowing through. Knowledge is power! Good luck. H.On Jan 3, 2006, at 4:02 PM, andrea wheeler wrote:> This information is wonderful. Is there anything like it regarding > therapies? My head is spinning! I think we are most interested in

> ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference > between incidental teaching and discrete trial training. I would love > information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the > amount of hours involved. So much of the research I have come across > seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a > difference. Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!>

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Hi ,

The research certainly suggests that less than 20 hours a week has little effect but it's amazing how many hours worth of intervention you can pack into a day if you embed it into everyday activities and routines. Families I work with find that by adding on a little at a time they quickly become confident at encouraging communication, eye contact, instruction following and self help skills. Here are some weblinks about incidental teaching that you might find helpful.

http://home.earthlink.net/~abaantonia/incident.htm

http://www.spiesforparents.cpd.usuedu/Modules/Module%203%20-%20Incidental%20Teaching/Introduction.htm

In addition the National Research Council's book :"Educating Children with Autism" can be read online and is an excellent resource for parents and professionals wanting to know what the research has to say about a whole host of interventions for young children with autism.

http://books.nap.edu/catalog/10017.html?onpi_newsdoc06132001

Best wishes,

Kirsty.

From: andrea wheeler

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Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 4:02 PM

Subject: Re: Results of Parent Ratings of Treatments for ASDs

This information is wonderful. Is there anything like it regarding therapies? My head is spinning! I think we are most interested in ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference between incidental teaching and discrete trial training. I would love information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the amount of hours involved. So much of the research I have come across seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a difference. Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!laura adams <Dormmom34@...> wrote:

Found the most recent results for different treatments, as reported by parents, to the Autism Research Institute.

Treatment methods include Rx, Biomedical /Supplements, and Special Diets.

DRUGSNote: For seizure drugs: The first line shows the drug’s behavioral effects; the second line showsthe drug's effects on seizures.

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Aderall 41% 25% 34% 0.8:1 475

Amphetamine 47% 28% 25% 0.5:1 1217

Anafranil 32% 38% 30% 1.0:1 381

Antibiotics 31% 57% 12% 0.4:1 1799

AntifungalsC: Diflucan 5% 41% 55% 11:1 330

AntifungalsC: Nystatin 5% 46% 49% 10:1 986

Atarax 25% 53% 22% 0.9:1 477

Benadryl 24% 51% 25% 1.0:1 2711

Beta Blocker 18% 50% 33% 1.9:1 256

Buspar 26% 44% 30% 1.1:1 328

Chloral Hydrate 41% 38% 21% 0.5:1 418

Clonidine 21% 31% 47% 2.2:1 1280

Clozapine 40% 42% 18% 0.4:1 102

Cogentin 19% 54% 27% 1.5:1 162

Cylert 45% 35% 20% 0.4:1 600

Deanol 15% 56% 30% 2.0:1 200

DepakeneD: Behavior: 25% 43% 32% 1.2:1 957

DepakeneD: Seizures 12% 32% 57% 4.8:1 627

Desipramine 34% 31% 34% 1.0:1 67

DilantinD: Behavior 28% 49% 23% 0.8:1 1077

DilantinD: Seizures 14% 36% 50% 3.5:1 400

Felbatol 21% 53% 26% 1.2:1 43

Fenfluramine 20% 52% 28% 1.4:1 459

Halcion 37% 37% 26% 0.7:1 54

Haldol 38% 28% 34% 0.9:1 1154

IVIG 7% 51% 42% 6.3:1 45

KlonapinD: Behavior 28% 38% 34% 1.2:1 192

KlonapinD: Seizures 31% 60% 10% 0.3:1 42

Lithium 26% 43% 31% 1.2:1 410

Luvox 29% 35% 35% 1.2:1 161

Mellaril 29% 38% 33% 1.2:1 2062

MysolineD: Behavior 43% 43% 15% 0.3:1 136

MysolineD: Seizures 19% 59% 22% 1.2:1 64

Naltrexone 20% 46% 34% 1.7:1 221

Paxil 29% 30% 41% 1.4:1 283

Phenergan 29% 46% 24% 0.8:1 266

PhenobarbitalD: Behavior 47% 37% 16% 0.3:1 1076

PhenobarbitalD: Seizures 17% 43% 40% 2.4:1 480

Prolixin 31% 40% 30% 1.0:1 91

Prozac 31% 32% 36% 1.2:1 1123

Risperidal 18% 28% 54% 3.0:1 616

Ritalin 45% 26% 29% 0.7:1 3813

Secretin: Intravenous 7% 44% 48% 6.7:1 333

Secretin: Transdermal 10% 49% 41% 4.2:1 132

Stelazine 28% 45% 27% 1.0:1 420

TegretolD: Behavior 25% 45% 31% 1.2:1 1423

TegretolD: Seizures 12% 33% 55% 4.6:1 762

Thorazine 36% 40% 24% 0.7:1 919

Tofranil 30% 38% 33% 1.1:1 713

Valium 35% 41% 24% 0.7:1 824

ZarontinD: Behavior 34% 45% 21% 0.6:1 136

ZarontinD: Seizures 19% 53% 28% 1.4:1 93

Zoloft 33% 33% 34% 1.0:1 321

BIOMEDICAL/NON-DRUG/SUPPLEMENTS

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Vitamin A 2% 58% 41% 23:1 618

CalciumE: 2% 62% 36% 15:1 1378

Cod Liver Oil 3% 47% 50% 16:1 818

Cod Liver Oil with Bethanecol 16% 45% 39% 2.4:1 56

Colostrum 5% 58% 37% 8.1:1 345

Detox. (Chelation)C: 2% 22% 76% 35:1 324

Digestive Enzymes 3% 42% 56% 20:1 737

DMG 7% 51% 42% 5.6:1 5153

Fatty Acids 2% 42% 55% 23:1 626

5 HTP 10% 51% 39% 3.7:1 145

Folic Acid 3% 54% 42% 12:1 1437

Food Allergy Treatment 3% 37% 61% 21:1 560

Magnesium 6% 65% 29% 4.6:1 301

Melatonin 8% 30% 61% 7.3:1 573

P5P (Vit. B6) 13% 37% 51% 4.0:1 213

Pepcid 9% 63% 28% 3.2:1 93

SAMe 15% 66% 19% 1.3:1 62

St. s Wort 14% 64% 21% 1.5:1 84

TMG 14% 44% 42% 3.0:1 434

Transfer Factor 8% 53% 39% 4.8:1 98

Vitamin B3 4% 55% 41% 10:1 659

Vitamin B6 alone 8% 63% 30% 3.9:1 620

Vitamin B6 with Magnesium 4% 49% 47% 10:1 5780

Vitamin B12 4% 33% 63% 15:1 192

Vitamin C 2% 57% 41% 18:1 1706

Zinc 2% 51% 47% 20:1 1244

SPECIAL DIETS

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Candida Diet 3% 44% 54% 19:1 756

Feingold Diet 2% 45% 53% 25:1 758

Gluten- /Casein-Free Diet 3% 32% 65% 20:1 1446

Removed Chocolate 2% 49% 49% 30:1 1721

Removed Eggs 2% 58% 40% 19:1 1096

Removed Milk Products/Dairy 2% 49% 49% 32:1 5574

Removed Sugar 2% 51% 48% 24:1 3695

Removed Wheat 2% 50% 48% 29:1 3159

Rotation Diet 2% 50% 48% 21:1 792

A. “Worse” refers only to worse behavior. Drugs, but not nutrients, typically also cause physical problems if used long-term.B. No. of cases is cumulative over several decades, so does not reflect current usage levels (e.g., Haldol is now seldom used).C. Antifungal drugs and chelation are used selectively, where evidence indicates they are needed.D. Seizure drugs: top line behavior effects, bottom line effects on seizures.E. Calcium effects are not due to dairy-free diet; statistics are similar for milk drinkers and non-milk drinkers.

© copyright 2005 Autism Research Institute

L. , Rome, Georgia

Proud Mother of Lindy Jo, age 4, who may be seen on

the following web pages:

www.cureautismnow.org/gallery/viewGallery.jsp

www.nationalautismassociation.org/wallofhope.php

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This was the answers to my prayers - thank you!Kirsty MacIver <kirstymaciver@...> wrote: Hi , The research certainly suggests that less than 20 hours a week has little effect but it's amazing how many hours worth of intervention you can pack into a day if you embed it into everyday activities and routines. Families I work with find that by adding on a little at a time they quickly become confident at encouraging communication, eye contact, instruction following and self help skills. Here are some weblinks about incidental teaching that you might find helpful. http://home.earthlink.net/~abaantonia/incident.htm http://www.spiesforparents.cpd.usuedu/Modules/Module%203%20-%20Incidental%20Teaching/Introduction.htm In addition the National Research Council's book :"Educating Children with Autism" can be read online and is an excellent resource for parents and professionals wanting to know what the research has to say about a whole host of interventions for young children with autism. http://books.nap.edu/catalog/10017.html?onpi_newsdoc06132001 Best wishes, Kirsty. From: andrea wheeler autism@groupscom Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 4:02 PM Subject: Re: Results of Parent Ratings of Treatments for

ASDs This information is wonderful. Is there anything like it regarding therapies? My head is spinning! I think we are most interested in ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference between incidental teaching and discrete trial training. I would love information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the amount of hours involved. So much of the research I have come across seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a difference. Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!laura adams <Dormmom34@...> wrote: Found the most recent results for different treatments, as reported by parents, to the Autism Research

Institute. Treatment methods include Rx, Biomedical /Supplements, and Special Diets. DRUGSNote: For seizure drugs: The first line shows the drug’s behavioral effects; the second line showsthe drug's effects on seizures. GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Aderall 41% 25% 34% 0.8:1 475 Amphetamine 47% 28% 25% 0.5:1 1217 Anafranil 32% 38% 30% 1.0:1 381 Antibiotics 31% 57% 12% 0.4:1 1799 AntifungalsC: Diflucan 5% 41% 55% 11:1 330

AntifungalsC: Nystatin 5% 46% 49% 10:1 986 Atarax 25% 53% 22% 0.9:1 477 Benadryl 24% 51% 25% 1.0:1 2711 Beta Blocker 18% 50% 33% 1.9:1 256 Buspar 26% 44% 30% 1.1:1 328 Chloral Hydrate 41% 38% 21% 0.5:1 418 Clonidine 21% 31% 47% 2.2:1 1280 Clozapine 40% 42% 18% 0.4:1 102 Cogentin 19% 54% 27% 1.5:1 162 Cylert 45% 35% 20% 0.4:1 600 Deanol 15% 56% 30% 2.0:1 200 DepakeneD: Behavior: 25% 43% 32% 1.2:1 957 DepakeneD: Seizures 12% 32% 57% 4.8:1 627 Desipramine 34% 31% 34% 1.0:1 67 DilantinD: Behavior 28% 49% 23% 0.8:1 1077 DilantinD: Seizures 14% 36% 50% 3.5:1 400 Felbatol 21% 53% 26% 1.2:1 43 Fenfluramine 20% 52% 28% 1.4:1 459 Halcion 37% 37% 26% 0.7:1 54 Haldol 38% 28% 34% 0.9:1 1154 IVIG 7% 51% 42% 6.3:1 45 KlonapinD: Behavior 28% 38% 34% 1.2:1 192 KlonapinD: Seizures 31% 60% 10% 0.3:1 42 Lithium 26% 43% 31% 1.2:1 410 Luvox 29% 35% 35% 1.2:1 161 Mellaril 29% 38% 33% 1.2:1 2062 MysolineD: Behavior 43% 43% 15% 0.3:1 136 MysolineD: Seizures 19% 59% 22% 1.2:1 64 Naltrexone 20% 46% 34% 1.7:1 221 Paxil 29% 30% 41% 1.4:1 283 Phenergan 29% 46% 24% 0.8:1 266 PhenobarbitalD: Behavior 47% 37% 16% 0.3:1 1076 PhenobarbitalD: Seizures 17% 43% 40% 2.4:1 480 Prolixin 31% 40% 30% 1.0:1 91 Prozac 31% 32% 36% 1.2:1 1123

Risperidal 18% 28% 54% 3.0:1 616 Ritalin 45% 26% 29% 0.7:1 3813 Secretin: Intravenous 7% 44% 48% 6.7:1 333 Secretin: Transdermal 10% 49% 41% 4.2:1 132 Stelazine 28% 45% 27% 1.0:1 420 TegretolD: Behavior 25% 45% 31% 1.2:1 1423 TegretolD: Seizures 12% 33% 55% 4.6:1 762 Thorazine 36% 40% 24% 0.7:1 919 Tofranil 30% 38% 33% 1.1:1 713 Valium 35% 41% 24% 0.7:1 824 ZarontinD: Behavior 34% 45% 21% 0.6:1 136 ZarontinD: Seizures 19% 53% 28% 1.4:1 93 Zoloft 33% 33% 34% 1.0:1 321 BIOMEDICAL/NON-DRUG/SUPPLEMENTS GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Vitamin A 2% 58% 41% 23:1 618 CalciumE: 2% 62% 36% 15:1 1378 Cod Liver Oil 3% 47% 50% 16:1 818 Cod Liver Oil with Bethanecol 16% 45% 39% 2.4:1 56 Colostrum 5% 58% 37% 8.1:1 345 Detox. (Chelation)C: 2% 22% 76% 35:1 324 Digestive Enzymes 3% 42% 56% 20:1 737 DMG 7% 51% 42% 5.6:1 5153 Fatty Acids 2% 42% 55% 23:1 626 5 HTP 10% 51% 39% 3.7:1 145 Folic Acid 3% 54% 42% 12:1 1437 Food Allergy Treatment 3% 37% 61% 21:1 560 Magnesium 6% 65% 29% 4.6:1 301 Melatonin 8% 30% 61% 7.3:1 573 P5P (Vit. B6) 13% 37% 51% 4.0:1 213 Pepcid 9% 63% 28% 3.2:1 93 SAMe 15% 66% 19% 1.3:1 62 St. s Wort 14% 64% 21% 1.5:1 84 TMG 14% 44% 42% 3.0:1 434 Transfer Factor 8% 53% 39% 4.8:1 98 Vitamin B3 4% 55% 41% 10:1 659 Vitamin B6 alone 8% 63% 30% 3.9:1 620 Vitamin B6 with Magnesium 4% 49% 47% 10:1 5780 Vitamin B12 4% 33% 63% 15:1 192 Vitamin C 2% 57% 41% 18:1 1706 Zinc 2% 51% 47% 20:1 1244 SPECIAL DIETS GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Candida Diet 3% 44% 54% 19:1 756 Feingold Diet 2% 45% 53% 25:1 758 Gluten- /Casein-Free Diet 3% 32% 65% 20:1 1446 Removed Chocolate 2% 49% 49% 30:1 1721 Removed Eggs 2% 58% 40% 19:1 1096 Removed Milk Products/Dairy 2% 49% 49% 32:1 5574 Removed Sugar 2% 51% 48% 24:1 3695 Removed Wheat 2% 50% 48% 29:1 3159 Rotation Diet 2% 50% 48% 21:1 792 A. “Worse” refers only to worse behavior. Drugs, but not nutrients, typically also cause physical problems if used long-term.B. No. of cases is

cumulative over several decades, so does not reflect current usage levels (e.g., Haldol is now seldom used).C. Antifungal drugs and chelation are used selectively, where evidence indicates they are needed.D. Seizure drugs: top line behavior effects, bottom line effects on seizures.E. Calcium effects are not due to dairy-free diet; statistics are similar for milk drinkers and non-milk drinkers. © copyright 2005 Autism Research Institute L. , Rome, Georgia Proud Mother of Lindy Jo, age 4, who may be seen on the following web pages: www.cureautismnow.org/gallery/viewGallery.jsp www.nationalautismassociation.org/wallofhope.php PhotosRing in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever.

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Oops - one more thing Kirsty. What do you mean by families that you work with? Do you do in home ABA?Kirsty MacIver <kirstymaciver@...> wrote: Hi , The research certainly suggests that less than 20 hours a week has little effect but it's amazing how many hours worth of intervention you can pack into a day if you embed it into everyday activities and routines. Families I work with find that by adding on a little at a time they quickly become confident at encouraging communication, eye contact, instruction following and self help skills. Here are some weblinks about incidental teaching that you might find

helpful. http://home.earthlink.net/~abaantonia/incident.htm http://www.spiesforparents.cpd.usuedu/Modules/Module%203%20-%20Incidental%20Teaching/Introduction.htm In addition the National Research Council's book :"Educating Children with Autism" can be read online and is an excellent resource for parents and professionals wanting to know what the research has to say about a whole host of interventions for young children with autism. http://books.nap.edu/catalog/10017.html?onpi_newsdoc06132001 Best wishes, Kirsty. From: andrea wheeler autism@groupscom Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 4:02 PM Subject: Re: Results of Parent Ratings of Treatments for

ASDs This information is wonderful. Is there anything like it regarding therapies? My head is spinning! I think we are most interested in ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference between incidental teaching and discrete trial training. I would love information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the amount of hours involved. So much of the research I have come across seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a difference. Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!laura adams <Dormmom34@...> wrote: Found the most recent results for different treatments, as reported by parents, to the Autism Research

Institute. Treatment methods include Rx, Biomedical /Supplements, and Special Diets. DRUGSNote: For seizure drugs: The first line shows the drug’s behavioral effects; the second line showsthe drug's effects on seizures. GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Aderall 41% 25% 34% 0.8:1 475 Amphetamine 47% 28% 25% 0.5:1 1217 Anafranil 32% 38% 30% 1.0:1 381 Antibiotics 31% 57% 12% 0.4:1 1799 AntifungalsC: Diflucan 5% 41% 55% 11:1 330

AntifungalsC: Nystatin 5% 46% 49% 10:1 986 Atarax 25% 53% 22% 0.9:1 477 Benadryl 24% 51% 25% 1.0:1 2711 Beta Blocker 18% 50% 33% 1.9:1 256 Buspar 26% 44% 30% 1.1:1 328 Chloral Hydrate 41% 38% 21% 0.5:1 418 Clonidine 21% 31% 47% 2.2:1 1280 Clozapine 40% 42% 18% 0.4:1 102 Cogentin 19% 54% 27% 1.5:1 162 Cylert 45% 35% 20% 0.4:1 600 Deanol 15% 56% 30% 2.0:1 200 DepakeneD: Behavior: 25% 43% 32% 1.2:1 957 DepakeneD: Seizures 12% 32% 57% 4.8:1 627 Desipramine 34% 31% 34% 1.0:1 67 DilantinD: Behavior 28% 49% 23% 0.8:1 1077 DilantinD: Seizures 14% 36% 50% 3.5:1 400 Felbatol 21% 53% 26% 1.2:1 43 Fenfluramine 20% 52% 28% 1.4:1 459 Halcion 37% 37% 26% 0.7:1 54 Haldol 38% 28% 34% 0.9:1 1154 IVIG 7% 51% 42% 6.3:1 45 KlonapinD: Behavior 28% 38% 34% 1.2:1 192 KlonapinD: Seizures 31% 60% 10% 0.3:1 42 Lithium 26% 43% 31% 1.2:1 410 Luvox 29% 35% 35% 1.2:1 161 Mellaril 29% 38% 33% 1.2:1 2062 MysolineD: Behavior 43% 43% 15% 0.3:1 136 MysolineD: Seizures 19% 59% 22% 1.2:1 64 Naltrexone 20% 46% 34% 1.7:1 221 Paxil 29% 30% 41% 1.4:1 283 Phenergan 29% 46% 24% 0.8:1 266 PhenobarbitalD: Behavior 47% 37% 16% 0.3:1 1076 PhenobarbitalD: Seizures 17% 43% 40% 2.4:1 480 Prolixin 31% 40% 30% 1.0:1 91 Prozac 31% 32% 36% 1.2:1 1123

Risperidal 18% 28% 54% 3.0:1 616 Ritalin 45% 26% 29% 0.7:1 3813 Secretin: Intravenous 7% 44% 48% 6.7:1 333 Secretin: Transdermal 10% 49% 41% 4.2:1 132 Stelazine 28% 45% 27% 1.0:1 420 TegretolD: Behavior 25% 45% 31% 1.2:1 1423 TegretolD: Seizures 12% 33% 55% 4.6:1 762 Thorazine 36% 40% 24% 0.7:1 919 Tofranil 30% 38% 33% 1.1:1 713 Valium 35% 41% 24% 0.7:1 824 ZarontinD: Behavior 34% 45% 21% 0.6:1 136 ZarontinD: Seizures 19% 53% 28% 1.4:1 93 Zoloft 33% 33% 34% 1.0:1 321 BIOMEDICAL/NON-DRUG/SUPPLEMENTS GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Vitamin A 2% 58% 41% 23:1 618 CalciumE: 2% 62% 36% 15:1 1378 Cod Liver Oil 3% 47% 50% 16:1 818 Cod Liver Oil with Bethanecol 16% 45% 39% 2.4:1 56 Colostrum 5% 58% 37% 8.1:1 345 Detox. (Chelation)C: 2% 22% 76% 35:1 324 Digestive Enzymes 3% 42% 56% 20:1 737 DMG 7% 51% 42% 5.6:1 5153 Fatty Acids 2% 42% 55% 23:1 626 5 HTP 10% 51% 39% 3.7:1 145 Folic Acid 3% 54% 42% 12:1 1437 Food Allergy Treatment 3% 37% 61% 21:1 560 Magnesium 6% 65% 29% 4.6:1 301 Melatonin 8% 30% 61% 7.3:1 573 P5P (Vit. B6) 13% 37% 51% 4.0:1 213 Pepcid 9% 63% 28% 3.2:1 93 SAMe 15% 66% 19% 1.3:1 62 St. s Wort 14% 64% 21% 1.5:1 84 TMG 14% 44% 42% 3.0:1 434 Transfer Factor 8% 53% 39% 4.8:1 98 Vitamin B3 4% 55% 41% 10:1 659 Vitamin B6 alone 8% 63% 30% 3.9:1 620 Vitamin B6 with Magnesium 4% 49% 47% 10:1 5780 Vitamin B12 4% 33% 63% 15:1 192 Vitamin C 2% 57% 41% 18:1 1706 Zinc 2% 51% 47% 20:1 1244 SPECIAL DIETS GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Candida Diet 3% 44% 54% 19:1 756 Feingold Diet 2% 45% 53% 25:1 758 Gluten- /Casein-Free Diet 3% 32% 65% 20:1 1446 Removed Chocolate 2% 49% 49% 30:1 1721 Removed Eggs 2% 58% 40% 19:1 1096 Removed Milk Products/Dairy 2% 49% 49% 32:1 5574 Removed Sugar 2% 51% 48% 24:1 3695 Removed Wheat 2% 50% 48% 29:1 3159 Rotation Diet 2% 50% 48% 21:1 792 A. “Worse” refers only to worse behavior. Drugs, but not nutrients, typically also cause physical problems if used long-term.B. No. of cases is

cumulative over several decades, so does not reflect current usage levels (e.g., Haldol is now seldom used).C. Antifungal drugs and chelation are used selectively, where evidence indicates they are needed.D. Seizure drugs: top line behavior effects, bottom line effects on seizures.E. Calcium effects are not due to dairy-free diet; statistics are similar for milk drinkers and non-milk drinkers. © copyright 2005 Autism Research Institute L. , Rome, Georgia Proud Mother of Lindy Jo, age 4, who may be seen on the following web pages: www.cureautismnow.org/gallery/viewGallery.jsp www.nationalautismassociation.org/wallofhope.php PhotosRing in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever.

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Oops - one more thing Kirsty. What do you mean by families that you work with? Do you do in home ABA?Kirsty MacIver <kirstymaciver@...> wrote: Hi , The research certainly suggests that less than 20 hours a week has little effect but it's amazing how many hours worth of intervention you can pack into a day if you embed it into everyday activities and routines. Families I work with find that by adding on a little at a time they quickly become confident at encouraging communication, eye contact, instruction following and self help skills. Here are some weblinks about incidental teaching that you might find

helpful. http://home.earthlink.net/~abaantonia/incident.htm http://www.spiesforparents.cpd.usuedu/Modules/Module%203%20-%20Incidental%20Teaching/Introduction.htm In addition the National Research Council's book :"Educating Children with Autism" can be read online and is an excellent resource for parents and professionals wanting to know what the research has to say about a whole host of interventions for young children with autism. http://books.nap.edu/catalog/10017.html?onpi_newsdoc06132001 Best wishes, Kirsty. From: andrea wheeler autism@groupscom Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2006 4:02 PM Subject: Re: Results of Parent Ratings of Treatments for

ASDs This information is wonderful. Is there anything like it regarding therapies? My head is spinning! I think we are most interested in ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference between incidental teaching and discrete trial training. I would love information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the amount of hours involved. So much of the research I have come across seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a difference. Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!laura adams <Dormmom34@...> wrote: Found the most recent results for different treatments, as reported by parents, to the Autism Research

Institute. Treatment methods include Rx, Biomedical /Supplements, and Special Diets. DRUGSNote: For seizure drugs: The first line shows the drug’s behavioral effects; the second line showsthe drug's effects on seizures. GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Aderall 41% 25% 34% 0.8:1 475 Amphetamine 47% 28% 25% 0.5:1 1217 Anafranil 32% 38% 30% 1.0:1 381 Antibiotics 31% 57% 12% 0.4:1 1799 AntifungalsC: Diflucan 5% 41% 55% 11:1 330

AntifungalsC: Nystatin 5% 46% 49% 10:1 986 Atarax 25% 53% 22% 0.9:1 477 Benadryl 24% 51% 25% 1.0:1 2711 Beta Blocker 18% 50% 33% 1.9:1 256 Buspar 26% 44% 30% 1.1:1 328 Chloral Hydrate 41% 38% 21% 0.5:1 418 Clonidine 21% 31% 47% 2.2:1 1280 Clozapine 40% 42% 18% 0.4:1 102 Cogentin 19% 54% 27% 1.5:1 162 Cylert 45% 35% 20% 0.4:1 600 Deanol 15% 56% 30% 2.0:1 200 DepakeneD: Behavior: 25% 43% 32% 1.2:1 957 DepakeneD: Seizures 12% 32% 57% 4.8:1 627 Desipramine 34% 31% 34% 1.0:1 67 DilantinD: Behavior 28% 49% 23% 0.8:1 1077 DilantinD: Seizures 14% 36% 50% 3.5:1 400 Felbatol 21% 53% 26% 1.2:1 43 Fenfluramine 20% 52% 28% 1.4:1 459 Halcion 37% 37% 26% 0.7:1 54 Haldol 38% 28% 34% 0.9:1 1154 IVIG 7% 51% 42% 6.3:1 45 KlonapinD: Behavior 28% 38% 34% 1.2:1 192 KlonapinD: Seizures 31% 60% 10% 0.3:1 42 Lithium 26% 43% 31% 1.2:1 410 Luvox 29% 35% 35% 1.2:1 161 Mellaril 29% 38% 33% 1.2:1 2062 MysolineD: Behavior 43% 43% 15% 0.3:1 136 MysolineD: Seizures 19% 59% 22% 1.2:1 64 Naltrexone 20% 46% 34% 1.7:1 221 Paxil 29% 30% 41% 1.4:1 283 Phenergan 29% 46% 24% 0.8:1 266 PhenobarbitalD: Behavior 47% 37% 16% 0.3:1 1076 PhenobarbitalD: Seizures 17% 43% 40% 2.4:1 480 Prolixin 31% 40% 30% 1.0:1 91 Prozac 31% 32% 36% 1.2:1 1123

Risperidal 18% 28% 54% 3.0:1 616 Ritalin 45% 26% 29% 0.7:1 3813 Secretin: Intravenous 7% 44% 48% 6.7:1 333 Secretin: Transdermal 10% 49% 41% 4.2:1 132 Stelazine 28% 45% 27% 1.0:1 420 TegretolD: Behavior 25% 45% 31% 1.2:1 1423 TegretolD: Seizures 12% 33% 55% 4.6:1 762 Thorazine 36% 40% 24% 0.7:1 919 Tofranil 30% 38% 33% 1.1:1 713 Valium 35% 41% 24% 0.7:1 824 ZarontinD: Behavior 34% 45% 21% 0.6:1 136 ZarontinD: Seizures 19% 53% 28% 1.4:1 93 Zoloft 33% 33% 34% 1.0:1 321 BIOMEDICAL/NON-DRUG/SUPPLEMENTS GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Vitamin A 2% 58% 41% 23:1 618 CalciumE: 2% 62% 36% 15:1 1378 Cod Liver Oil 3% 47% 50% 16:1 818 Cod Liver Oil with Bethanecol 16% 45% 39% 2.4:1 56 Colostrum 5% 58% 37% 8.1:1 345 Detox. (Chelation)C: 2% 22% 76% 35:1 324 Digestive Enzymes 3% 42% 56% 20:1 737 DMG 7% 51% 42% 5.6:1 5153 Fatty Acids 2% 42% 55% 23:1 626 5 HTP 10% 51% 39% 3.7:1 145 Folic Acid 3% 54% 42% 12:1 1437 Food Allergy Treatment 3% 37% 61% 21:1 560 Magnesium 6% 65% 29% 4.6:1 301 Melatonin 8% 30% 61% 7.3:1 573 P5P (Vit. B6) 13% 37% 51% 4.0:1 213 Pepcid 9% 63% 28% 3.2:1 93 SAMe 15% 66% 19% 1.3:1 62 St. s Wort 14% 64% 21% 1.5:1 84 TMG 14% 44% 42% 3.0:1 434 Transfer Factor 8% 53% 39% 4.8:1 98 Vitamin B3 4% 55% 41% 10:1 659 Vitamin B6 alone 8% 63% 30% 3.9:1 620 Vitamin B6 with Magnesium 4% 49% 47% 10:1 5780 Vitamin B12 4% 33% 63% 15:1 192 Vitamin C 2% 57% 41% 18:1 1706 Zinc 2% 51% 47% 20:1 1244 SPECIAL DIETS GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Candida Diet 3% 44% 54% 19:1 756 Feingold Diet 2% 45% 53% 25:1 758 Gluten- /Casein-Free Diet 3% 32% 65% 20:1 1446 Removed Chocolate 2% 49% 49% 30:1 1721 Removed Eggs 2% 58% 40% 19:1 1096 Removed Milk Products/Dairy 2% 49% 49% 32:1 5574 Removed Sugar 2% 51% 48% 24:1 3695 Removed Wheat 2% 50% 48% 29:1 3159 Rotation Diet 2% 50% 48% 21:1 792 A. “Worse” refers only to worse behavior. Drugs, but not nutrients, typically also cause physical problems if used long-term.B. No. of cases is

cumulative over several decades, so does not reflect current usage levels (e.g., Haldol is now seldom used).C. Antifungal drugs and chelation are used selectively, where evidence indicates they are needed.D. Seizure drugs: top line behavior effects, bottom line effects on seizures.E. Calcium effects are not due to dairy-free diet; statistics are similar for milk drinkers and non-milk drinkers. © copyright 2005 Autism Research Institute L. , Rome, Georgia Proud Mother of Lindy Jo, age 4, who may be seen on the following web pages: www.cureautismnow.org/gallery/viewGallery.jsp www.nationalautismassociation.org/wallofhope.php PhotosRing in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever.

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We used discrete trial for the 10-15 hrs/week that I spoke of. I have

never thought of incidental teaching as ABA but I don't know

everything. I have seen some videos of what Emory does (or did) in

their school setting (we did not do much of this kind of therapy but

that's what I think of when I think of incidental teaching) and have

used the wait-ask-say-show-do technique. Does this answer your

question?

H.

On Jan 4, 2006, at 1:15 PM, andrea wheeler wrote:

> Thank you and for your great information!  , regarding

> ABA - did you use discrete trial or incidental teaching?  These sound

> so far apart but maybe I'm wrong.  Thanks!

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Yes, thank you. It is strange that these 2 ways of teaching are both considered ABA. I guess I have a lot to learn. Harmon <lisaharmon@...> wrote: We used discrete trial for the 10-15 hrs/week that I spoke of. I have never thought of incidental teaching as ABA but I don't know everything. I have seen some videos of what Emory does (or did) in their school setting (we did not do much of this kind of therapy but that's what I think of when I think of incidental teaching) and have used the wait-ask-say-show-do technique. Does this answer your question? H.On Jan 4, 2006, at 1:15 PM, andrea wheeler wrote:> Thank you and for your great information! , regarding > ABA - did you use discrete trial or incidental

teaching? These sound > so far apart but maybe I'm wrong. Thanks!

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Yes, thank you. It is strange that these 2 ways of teaching are both considered ABA. I guess I have a lot to learn. Harmon <lisaharmon@...> wrote: We used discrete trial for the 10-15 hrs/week that I spoke of. I have never thought of incidental teaching as ABA but I don't know everything. I have seen some videos of what Emory does (or did) in their school setting (we did not do much of this kind of therapy but that's what I think of when I think of incidental teaching) and have used the wait-ask-say-show-do technique. Does this answer your question? H.On Jan 4, 2006, at 1:15 PM, andrea wheeler wrote:> Thank you and for your great information! , regarding > ABA - did you use discrete trial or incidental

teaching? These sound > so far apart but maybe I'm wrong. Thanks!

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This information is wonderful. Is there anything like it regarding therapies? My head is spinning! I think we are most interested in ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference between incidental teaching and discrete trial training. I would love information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the amount of hours involved. So much of the research I have come across seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a difference. Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!laura adams <Dormmom34@...> wrote:

Found the most recent results for different treatments, as reported by parents, to the Autism Research Institute.

Treatment methods include Rx, Biomedical /Supplements, and Special Diets.

DRUGSNote: For seizure drugs: The first line shows the drug’s behavioral effects; the second line showsthe drug's effects on seizures.

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Aderall 41% 25% 34% 0.8:1 475

Amphetamine 47% 28% 25% 0.5:1 1217

Anafranil 32% 38% 30% 1.0:1 381

Antibiotics 31% 57% 12% 0.4:1 1799

AntifungalsC: Diflucan 5% 41% 55% 11:1 330

AntifungalsC: Nystatin 5% 46% 49% 10:1 986

Atarax 25% 53% 22% 0.9:1 477

Benadryl 24% 51% 25% 1.0:1 2711

Beta Blocker 18% 50% 33% 1.9:1 256

Buspar 26% 44% 30% 1.1:1 328

Chloral Hydrate 41% 38% 21% 0.5:1 418

Clonidine 21% 31% 47% 2.2:1 1280

Clozapine 40% 42% 18% 0.4:1 102

Cogentin 19% 54% 27% 1.5:1 162

Cylert 45% 35% 20% 0.4:1 600

Deanol 15% 56% 30% 2.0:1 200

DepakeneD: Behavior: 25% 43% 32% 1.2:1 957

DepakeneD: Seizures 12% 32% 57% 4.8:1 627

Desipramine 34% 31% 34% 1.0:1 67

DilantinD: Behavior 28% 49% 23% 0.8:1 1077

DilantinD: Seizures 14% 36% 50% 3.5:1 400

Felbatol 21% 53% 26% 1.2:1 43

Fenfluramine 20% 52% 28% 1.4:1 459

Halcion 37% 37% 26% 0.7:1 54

Haldol 38% 28% 34% 0.9:1 1154

IVIG 7% 51% 42% 6.3:1 45

KlonapinD: Behavior 28% 38% 34% 1.2:1 192

KlonapinD: Seizures 31% 60% 10% 0.3:1 42

Lithium 26% 43% 31% 1.2:1 410

Luvox 29% 35% 35% 1.2:1 161

Mellaril 29% 38% 33% 1.2:1 2062

MysolineD: Behavior 43% 43% 15% 0.3:1 136

MysolineD: Seizures 19% 59% 22% 1.2:1 64

Naltrexone 20% 46% 34% 1.7:1 221

Paxil 29% 30% 41% 1.4:1 283

Phenergan 29% 46% 24% 0.8:1 266

PhenobarbitalD: Behavior 47% 37% 16% 0.3:1 1076

PhenobarbitalD: Seizures 17% 43% 40% 2.4:1 480

Prolixin 31% 40% 30% 1.0:1 91

Prozac 31% 32% 36% 1.2:1 1123

Risperidal 18% 28% 54% 3.0:1 616

Ritalin 45% 26% 29% 0.7:1 3813

Secretin: Intravenous 7% 44% 48% 6.7:1 333

Secretin: Transdermal 10% 49% 41% 4.2:1 132

Stelazine 28% 45% 27% 1.0:1 420

TegretolD: Behavior 25% 45% 31% 1.2:1 1423

TegretolD: Seizures 12% 33% 55% 4.6:1 762

Thorazine 36% 40% 24% 0.7:1 919

Tofranil 30% 38% 33% 1.1:1 713

Valium 35% 41% 24% 0.7:1 824

ZarontinD: Behavior 34% 45% 21% 0.6:1 136

ZarontinD: Seizures 19% 53% 28% 1.4:1 93

Zoloft 33% 33% 34% 1.0:1 321

BIOMEDICAL/NON-DRUG/SUPPLEMENTS

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Vitamin A 2% 58% 41% 23:1 618

CalciumE: 2% 62% 36% 15:1 1378

Cod Liver Oil 3% 47% 50% 16:1 818

Cod Liver Oil with Bethanecol 16% 45% 39% 2.4:1 56

Colostrum 5% 58% 37% 8.1:1 345

Detox. (Chelation)C: 2% 22% 76% 35:1 324

Digestive Enzymes 3% 42% 56% 20:1 737

DMG 7% 51% 42% 5.6:1 5153

Fatty Acids 2% 42% 55% 23:1 626

5 HTP 10% 51% 39% 3.7:1 145

Folic Acid 3% 54% 42% 12:1 1437

Food Allergy Treatment 3% 37% 61% 21:1 560

Magnesium 6% 65% 29% 4.6:1 301

Melatonin 8% 30% 61% 7.3:1 573

P5P (Vit. B6) 13% 37% 51% 4.0:1 213

Pepcid 9% 63% 28% 3.2:1 93

SAMe 15% 66% 19% 1.3:1 62

St. s Wort 14% 64% 21% 1.5:1 84

TMG 14% 44% 42% 3.0:1 434

Transfer Factor 8% 53% 39% 4.8:1 98

Vitamin B3 4% 55% 41% 10:1 659

Vitamin B6 alone 8% 63% 30% 3.9:1 620

Vitamin B6 with Magnesium 4% 49% 47% 10:1 5780

Vitamin B12 4% 33% 63% 15:1 192

Vitamin C 2% 57% 41% 18:1 1706

Zinc 2% 51% 47% 20:1 1244

SPECIAL DIETS

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Candida Diet 3% 44% 54% 19:1 756

Feingold Diet 2% 45% 53% 25:1 758

Gluten- /Casein-Free Diet 3% 32% 65% 20:1 1446

Removed Chocolate 2% 49% 49% 30:1 1721

Removed Eggs 2% 58% 40% 19:1 1096

Removed Milk Products/Dairy 2% 49% 49% 32:1 5574

Removed Sugar 2% 51% 48% 24:1 3695

Removed Wheat 2% 50% 48% 29:1 3159

Rotation Diet 2% 50% 48% 21:1 792

A. “Worse” refers only to worse behavior. Drugs, but not nutrients, typically also cause physical problems if used long-term.B. No. of cases is cumulative over several decades, so does not reflect current usage levels (e.g., Haldol is now seldom used).C. Antifungal drugs and chelation are used selectively, where evidence indicates they are needed.D. Seizure drugs: top line behavior effects, bottom line effects on seizures.E. Calcium effects are not due to dairy-free diet; statistics are similar for milk drinkers and non-milk drinkers.

© copyright 2005 Autism Research Institute

L. , Rome, Georgia

Proud Mother of Lindy Jo, age 4, who may be seen on

the following web pages:

www.cureautismnow.org/gallery/viewGallery.jsp

www.nationalautismassociation.org/wallofhope.php

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This information is wonderful. Is there anything like it regarding therapies? My head is spinning! I think we are most interested in ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference between incidental teaching and discrete trial training. I would love information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the amount of hours involved. So much of the research I have come across seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a difference. Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!laura adams <Dormmom34@...> wrote:

Found the most recent results for different treatments, as reported by parents, to the Autism Research Institute.

Treatment methods include Rx, Biomedical /Supplements, and Special Diets.

DRUGSNote: For seizure drugs: The first line shows the drug’s behavioral effects; the second line showsthe drug's effects on seizures.

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Aderall 41% 25% 34% 0.8:1 475

Amphetamine 47% 28% 25% 0.5:1 1217

Anafranil 32% 38% 30% 1.0:1 381

Antibiotics 31% 57% 12% 0.4:1 1799

AntifungalsC: Diflucan 5% 41% 55% 11:1 330

AntifungalsC: Nystatin 5% 46% 49% 10:1 986

Atarax 25% 53% 22% 0.9:1 477

Benadryl 24% 51% 25% 1.0:1 2711

Beta Blocker 18% 50% 33% 1.9:1 256

Buspar 26% 44% 30% 1.1:1 328

Chloral Hydrate 41% 38% 21% 0.5:1 418

Clonidine 21% 31% 47% 2.2:1 1280

Clozapine 40% 42% 18% 0.4:1 102

Cogentin 19% 54% 27% 1.5:1 162

Cylert 45% 35% 20% 0.4:1 600

Deanol 15% 56% 30% 2.0:1 200

DepakeneD: Behavior: 25% 43% 32% 1.2:1 957

DepakeneD: Seizures 12% 32% 57% 4.8:1 627

Desipramine 34% 31% 34% 1.0:1 67

DilantinD: Behavior 28% 49% 23% 0.8:1 1077

DilantinD: Seizures 14% 36% 50% 3.5:1 400

Felbatol 21% 53% 26% 1.2:1 43

Fenfluramine 20% 52% 28% 1.4:1 459

Halcion 37% 37% 26% 0.7:1 54

Haldol 38% 28% 34% 0.9:1 1154

IVIG 7% 51% 42% 6.3:1 45

KlonapinD: Behavior 28% 38% 34% 1.2:1 192

KlonapinD: Seizures 31% 60% 10% 0.3:1 42

Lithium 26% 43% 31% 1.2:1 410

Luvox 29% 35% 35% 1.2:1 161

Mellaril 29% 38% 33% 1.2:1 2062

MysolineD: Behavior 43% 43% 15% 0.3:1 136

MysolineD: Seizures 19% 59% 22% 1.2:1 64

Naltrexone 20% 46% 34% 1.7:1 221

Paxil 29% 30% 41% 1.4:1 283

Phenergan 29% 46% 24% 0.8:1 266

PhenobarbitalD: Behavior 47% 37% 16% 0.3:1 1076

PhenobarbitalD: Seizures 17% 43% 40% 2.4:1 480

Prolixin 31% 40% 30% 1.0:1 91

Prozac 31% 32% 36% 1.2:1 1123

Risperidal 18% 28% 54% 3.0:1 616

Ritalin 45% 26% 29% 0.7:1 3813

Secretin: Intravenous 7% 44% 48% 6.7:1 333

Secretin: Transdermal 10% 49% 41% 4.2:1 132

Stelazine 28% 45% 27% 1.0:1 420

TegretolD: Behavior 25% 45% 31% 1.2:1 1423

TegretolD: Seizures 12% 33% 55% 4.6:1 762

Thorazine 36% 40% 24% 0.7:1 919

Tofranil 30% 38% 33% 1.1:1 713

Valium 35% 41% 24% 0.7:1 824

ZarontinD: Behavior 34% 45% 21% 0.6:1 136

ZarontinD: Seizures 19% 53% 28% 1.4:1 93

Zoloft 33% 33% 34% 1.0:1 321

BIOMEDICAL/NON-DRUG/SUPPLEMENTS

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Vitamin A 2% 58% 41% 23:1 618

CalciumE: 2% 62% 36% 15:1 1378

Cod Liver Oil 3% 47% 50% 16:1 818

Cod Liver Oil with Bethanecol 16% 45% 39% 2.4:1 56

Colostrum 5% 58% 37% 8.1:1 345

Detox. (Chelation)C: 2% 22% 76% 35:1 324

Digestive Enzymes 3% 42% 56% 20:1 737

DMG 7% 51% 42% 5.6:1 5153

Fatty Acids 2% 42% 55% 23:1 626

5 HTP 10% 51% 39% 3.7:1 145

Folic Acid 3% 54% 42% 12:1 1437

Food Allergy Treatment 3% 37% 61% 21:1 560

Magnesium 6% 65% 29% 4.6:1 301

Melatonin 8% 30% 61% 7.3:1 573

P5P (Vit. B6) 13% 37% 51% 4.0:1 213

Pepcid 9% 63% 28% 3.2:1 93

SAMe 15% 66% 19% 1.3:1 62

St. s Wort 14% 64% 21% 1.5:1 84

TMG 14% 44% 42% 3.0:1 434

Transfer Factor 8% 53% 39% 4.8:1 98

Vitamin B3 4% 55% 41% 10:1 659

Vitamin B6 alone 8% 63% 30% 3.9:1 620

Vitamin B6 with Magnesium 4% 49% 47% 10:1 5780

Vitamin B12 4% 33% 63% 15:1 192

Vitamin C 2% 57% 41% 18:1 1706

Zinc 2% 51% 47% 20:1 1244

SPECIAL DIETS

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Candida Diet 3% 44% 54% 19:1 756

Feingold Diet 2% 45% 53% 25:1 758

Gluten- /Casein-Free Diet 3% 32% 65% 20:1 1446

Removed Chocolate 2% 49% 49% 30:1 1721

Removed Eggs 2% 58% 40% 19:1 1096

Removed Milk Products/Dairy 2% 49% 49% 32:1 5574

Removed Sugar 2% 51% 48% 24:1 3695

Removed Wheat 2% 50% 48% 29:1 3159

Rotation Diet 2% 50% 48% 21:1 792

A. “Worse” refers only to worse behavior. Drugs, but not nutrients, typically also cause physical problems if used long-term.B. No. of cases is cumulative over several decades, so does not reflect current usage levels (e.g., Haldol is now seldom used).C. Antifungal drugs and chelation are used selectively, where evidence indicates they are needed.D. Seizure drugs: top line behavior effects, bottom line effects on seizures.E. Calcium effects are not due to dairy-free diet; statistics are similar for milk drinkers and non-milk drinkers.

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-----Original Message-----From: autism [mailto:autism ] On Behalf Of andrea wheelerSent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 11:12 PMautism Subject: Re: Results of Parent Ratings of Treatments for ASDs

Yes, thank you. It is strange that these 2 ways of teaching are both considered ABA. I guess I have a lot to learn. Harmon <lisaharmon@...> wrote: We used discrete trial for the 10-15 hrs/week that I spoke of. I have never thought of incidental teaching as ABA but I don't know everything. I have seen some videos of what Emory does (or did) in their school setting (we did not do much of this kind of therapy but that's what I think of when I think of incidental teaching) and have used the wait-ask-say-show-do technique. Does this answer your question? H.On Jan 4, 2006, at 1:15 PM, andrea wheeler wrote:> Thank you and for your great information! , regarding > ABA - did you use discrete trial or incidental teaching? These sound > so far apart but maybe I'm wrong. Thanks!

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-----Original Message-----From: autism [mailto:autism ] On Behalf Of andrea wheelerSent: Wednesday, January 04, 2006 11:12 PMautism Subject: Re: Results of Parent Ratings of Treatments for ASDs

Yes, thank you. It is strange that these 2 ways of teaching are both considered ABA. I guess I have a lot to learn. Harmon <lisaharmon@...> wrote: We used discrete trial for the 10-15 hrs/week that I spoke of. I have never thought of incidental teaching as ABA but I don't know everything. I have seen some videos of what Emory does (or did) in their school setting (we did not do much of this kind of therapy but that's what I think of when I think of incidental teaching) and have used the wait-ask-say-show-do technique. Does this answer your question? H.On Jan 4, 2006, at 1:15 PM, andrea wheeler wrote:> Thank you and for your great information! , regarding > ABA - did you use discrete trial or incidental teaching? These sound > so far apart but maybe I'm wrong. Thanks!

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Hi , I do yes. I am a private consultant in North Florida. I can also highly recommend the services of the Emory Autism Center. I work part time there as a school consultant covering the southern Georgia counties. I know the people who run the family program very well. They are a wonderful resource to families in the Atlanta region.

Best wishes,

Kirsty.

Re: Results of Parent Ratings of Treatments for ASDs

This information is wonderful. Is there anything like it regarding therapies? My head is spinning! I think we are most interested in ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference between incidental teaching and discrete trial training. I would love information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the amount of hours involved. So much of the research I have come across seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a difference. Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!laura adams <Dormmom34@...> wrote:

Found the most recent results for different treatments, as reported by parents, to the Autism Research Institute.

Treatment methods include Rx, Biomedical /Supplements, and Special Diets.

DRUGSNote: For seizure drugs: The first line shows the drug’s behavioral effects; the second line showsthe drug's effects on seizures.

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Aderall 41% 25% 34% 0.8:1 475

Amphetamine 47% 28% 25% 0.5:1 1217

Anafranil 32% 38% 30% 1.0:1 381

Antibiotics 31% 57% 12% 0.4:1 1799

AntifungalsC: Diflucan 5% 41% 55% 11:1 330

AntifungalsC: Nystatin 5% 46% 49% 10:1 986

Atarax 25% 53% 22% 0.9:1 477

Benadryl 24% 51% 25% 1.0:1 2711

Beta Blocker 18% 50% 33% 1.9:1 256

Buspar 26% 44% 30% 1.1:1 328

Chloral Hydrate 41% 38% 21% 0.5:1 418

Clonidine 21% 31% 47% 2.2:1 1280

Clozapine 40% 42% 18% 0.4:1 102

Cogentin 19% 54% 27% 1.5:1 162

Cylert 45% 35% 20% 0.4:1 600

Deanol 15% 56% 30% 2.0:1 200

DepakeneD: Behavior: 25% 43% 32% 1.2:1 957

DepakeneD: Seizures 12% 32% 57% 4.8:1 627

Desipramine 34% 31% 34% 1.0:1 67

DilantinD: Behavior 28% 49% 23% 0.8:1 1077

DilantinD: Seizures 14% 36% 50% 3.5:1 400

Felbatol 21% 53% 26% 1.2:1 43

Fenfluramine 20% 52% 28% 1.4:1 459

Halcion 37% 37% 26% 0.7:1 54

Haldol 38% 28% 34% 0.9:1 1154

IVIG 7% 51% 42% 6.3:1 45

KlonapinD: Behavior 28% 38% 34% 1.2:1 192

KlonapinD: Seizures 31% 60% 10% 0.3:1 42

Lithium 26% 43% 31% 1.2:1 410

Luvox 29% 35% 35% 1.2:1 161

Mellaril 29% 38% 33% 1.2:1 2062

MysolineD: Behavior 43% 43% 15% 0.3:1 136

MysolineD: Seizures 19% 59% 22% 1.2:1 64

Naltrexone 20% 46% 34% 1.7:1 221

Paxil 29% 30% 41% 1.4:1 283

Phenergan 29% 46% 24% 0.8:1 266

PhenobarbitalD: Behavior 47% 37% 16% 0.3:1 1076

PhenobarbitalD: Seizures 17% 43% 40% 2.4:1 480

Prolixin 31% 40% 30% 1.0:1 91

Prozac 31% 32% 36% 1.2:1 1123

Risperidal 18% 28% 54% 3.0:1 616

Ritalin 45% 26% 29% 0.7:1 3813

Secretin: Intravenous 7% 44% 48% 6.7:1 333

Secretin: Transdermal 10% 49% 41% 4.2:1 132

Stelazine 28% 45% 27% 1.0:1 420

TegretolD: Behavior 25% 45% 31% 1.2:1 1423

TegretolD: Seizures 12% 33% 55% 4.6:1 762

Thorazine 36% 40% 24% 0.7:1 919

Tofranil 30% 38% 33% 1.1:1 713

Valium 35% 41% 24% 0.7:1 824

ZarontinD: Behavior 34% 45% 21% 0.6:1 136

ZarontinD: Seizures 19% 53% 28% 1.4:1 93

Zoloft 33% 33% 34% 1.0:1 321

BIOMEDICAL/NON-DRUG/SUPPLEMENTS

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Vitamin A 2% 58% 41% 23:1 618

CalciumE: 2% 62% 36% 15:1 1378

Cod Liver Oil 3% 47% 50% 16:1 818

Cod Liver Oil with Bethanecol 16% 45% 39% 2.4:1 56

Colostrum 5% 58% 37% 8.1:1 345

Detox. (Chelation)C: 2% 22% 76% 35:1 324

Digestive Enzymes 3% 42% 56% 20:1 737

DMG 7% 51% 42% 5.6:1 5153

Fatty Acids 2% 42% 55% 23:1 626

5 HTP 10% 51% 39% 3.7:1 145

Folic Acid 3% 54% 42% 12:1 1437

Food Allergy Treatment 3% 37% 61% 21:1 560

Magnesium 6% 65% 29% 4.6:1 301

Melatonin 8% 30% 61% 7.3:1 573

P5P (Vit. B6) 13% 37% 51% 4.0:1 213

Pepcid 9% 63% 28% 3.2:1 93

SAMe 15% 66% 19% 1.3:1 62

St. s Wort 14% 64% 21% 1.5:1 84

TMG 14% 44% 42% 3.0:1 434

Transfer Factor 8% 53% 39% 4.8:1 98

Vitamin B3 4% 55% 41% 10:1 659

Vitamin B6 alone 8% 63% 30% 3.9:1 620

Vitamin B6 with Magnesium 4% 49% 47% 10:1 5780

Vitamin B12 4% 33% 63% 15:1 192

Vitamin C 2% 57% 41% 18:1 1706

Zinc 2% 51% 47% 20:1 1244

SPECIAL DIETS

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Candida Diet 3% 44% 54% 19:1 756

Feingold Diet 2% 45% 53% 25:1 758

Gluten- /Casein-Free Diet 3% 32% 65% 20:1 1446

Removed Chocolate 2% 49% 49% 30:1 1721

Removed Eggs 2% 58% 40% 19:1 1096

Removed Milk Products/Dairy 2% 49% 49% 32:1 5574

Removed Sugar 2% 51% 48% 24:1 3695

Removed Wheat 2% 50% 48% 29:1 3159

Rotation Diet 2% 50% 48% 21:1 792

A. “Worse” refers only to worse behavior. Drugs, but not nutrients, typically also cause physical problems if used long-term.B. No. of cases is cumulative over several decades, so does not reflect current usage levels (e.g., Haldol is now seldom used).C. Antifungal drugs and chelation are used selectively, where evidence indicates they are needed.D. Seizure drugs: top line behavior effects, bottom line effects on seizures.E. Calcium effects are not due to dairy-free diet; statistics are similar for milk drinkers and non-milk drinkers.

© copyright 2005 Autism Research Institute

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Hi , I do yes. I am a private consultant in North Florida. I can also highly recommend the services of the Emory Autism Center. I work part time there as a school consultant covering the southern Georgia counties. I know the people who run the family program very well. They are a wonderful resource to families in the Atlanta region.

Best wishes,

Kirsty.

Re: Results of Parent Ratings of Treatments for ASDs

This information is wonderful. Is there anything like it regarding therapies? My head is spinning! I think we are most interested in ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference between incidental teaching and discrete trial training. I would love information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the amount of hours involved. So much of the research I have come across seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a difference. Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!laura adams <Dormmom34@...> wrote:

Found the most recent results for different treatments, as reported by parents, to the Autism Research Institute.

Treatment methods include Rx, Biomedical /Supplements, and Special Diets.

DRUGSNote: For seizure drugs: The first line shows the drug’s behavioral effects; the second line showsthe drug's effects on seizures.

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Aderall 41% 25% 34% 0.8:1 475

Amphetamine 47% 28% 25% 0.5:1 1217

Anafranil 32% 38% 30% 1.0:1 381

Antibiotics 31% 57% 12% 0.4:1 1799

AntifungalsC: Diflucan 5% 41% 55% 11:1 330

AntifungalsC: Nystatin 5% 46% 49% 10:1 986

Atarax 25% 53% 22% 0.9:1 477

Benadryl 24% 51% 25% 1.0:1 2711

Beta Blocker 18% 50% 33% 1.9:1 256

Buspar 26% 44% 30% 1.1:1 328

Chloral Hydrate 41% 38% 21% 0.5:1 418

Clonidine 21% 31% 47% 2.2:1 1280

Clozapine 40% 42% 18% 0.4:1 102

Cogentin 19% 54% 27% 1.5:1 162

Cylert 45% 35% 20% 0.4:1 600

Deanol 15% 56% 30% 2.0:1 200

DepakeneD: Behavior: 25% 43% 32% 1.2:1 957

DepakeneD: Seizures 12% 32% 57% 4.8:1 627

Desipramine 34% 31% 34% 1.0:1 67

DilantinD: Behavior 28% 49% 23% 0.8:1 1077

DilantinD: Seizures 14% 36% 50% 3.5:1 400

Felbatol 21% 53% 26% 1.2:1 43

Fenfluramine 20% 52% 28% 1.4:1 459

Halcion 37% 37% 26% 0.7:1 54

Haldol 38% 28% 34% 0.9:1 1154

IVIG 7% 51% 42% 6.3:1 45

KlonapinD: Behavior 28% 38% 34% 1.2:1 192

KlonapinD: Seizures 31% 60% 10% 0.3:1 42

Lithium 26% 43% 31% 1.2:1 410

Luvox 29% 35% 35% 1.2:1 161

Mellaril 29% 38% 33% 1.2:1 2062

MysolineD: Behavior 43% 43% 15% 0.3:1 136

MysolineD: Seizures 19% 59% 22% 1.2:1 64

Naltrexone 20% 46% 34% 1.7:1 221

Paxil 29% 30% 41% 1.4:1 283

Phenergan 29% 46% 24% 0.8:1 266

PhenobarbitalD: Behavior 47% 37% 16% 0.3:1 1076

PhenobarbitalD: Seizures 17% 43% 40% 2.4:1 480

Prolixin 31% 40% 30% 1.0:1 91

Prozac 31% 32% 36% 1.2:1 1123

Risperidal 18% 28% 54% 3.0:1 616

Ritalin 45% 26% 29% 0.7:1 3813

Secretin: Intravenous 7% 44% 48% 6.7:1 333

Secretin: Transdermal 10% 49% 41% 4.2:1 132

Stelazine 28% 45% 27% 1.0:1 420

TegretolD: Behavior 25% 45% 31% 1.2:1 1423

TegretolD: Seizures 12% 33% 55% 4.6:1 762

Thorazine 36% 40% 24% 0.7:1 919

Tofranil 30% 38% 33% 1.1:1 713

Valium 35% 41% 24% 0.7:1 824

ZarontinD: Behavior 34% 45% 21% 0.6:1 136

ZarontinD: Seizures 19% 53% 28% 1.4:1 93

Zoloft 33% 33% 34% 1.0:1 321

BIOMEDICAL/NON-DRUG/SUPPLEMENTS

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Vitamin A 2% 58% 41% 23:1 618

CalciumE: 2% 62% 36% 15:1 1378

Cod Liver Oil 3% 47% 50% 16:1 818

Cod Liver Oil with Bethanecol 16% 45% 39% 2.4:1 56

Colostrum 5% 58% 37% 8.1:1 345

Detox. (Chelation)C: 2% 22% 76% 35:1 324

Digestive Enzymes 3% 42% 56% 20:1 737

DMG 7% 51% 42% 5.6:1 5153

Fatty Acids 2% 42% 55% 23:1 626

5 HTP 10% 51% 39% 3.7:1 145

Folic Acid 3% 54% 42% 12:1 1437

Food Allergy Treatment 3% 37% 61% 21:1 560

Magnesium 6% 65% 29% 4.6:1 301

Melatonin 8% 30% 61% 7.3:1 573

P5P (Vit. B6) 13% 37% 51% 4.0:1 213

Pepcid 9% 63% 28% 3.2:1 93

SAMe 15% 66% 19% 1.3:1 62

St. s Wort 14% 64% 21% 1.5:1 84

TMG 14% 44% 42% 3.0:1 434

Transfer Factor 8% 53% 39% 4.8:1 98

Vitamin B3 4% 55% 41% 10:1 659

Vitamin B6 alone 8% 63% 30% 3.9:1 620

Vitamin B6 with Magnesium 4% 49% 47% 10:1 5780

Vitamin B12 4% 33% 63% 15:1 192

Vitamin C 2% 57% 41% 18:1 1706

Zinc 2% 51% 47% 20:1 1244

SPECIAL DIETS

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Candida Diet 3% 44% 54% 19:1 756

Feingold Diet 2% 45% 53% 25:1 758

Gluten- /Casein-Free Diet 3% 32% 65% 20:1 1446

Removed Chocolate 2% 49% 49% 30:1 1721

Removed Eggs 2% 58% 40% 19:1 1096

Removed Milk Products/Dairy 2% 49% 49% 32:1 5574

Removed Sugar 2% 51% 48% 24:1 3695

Removed Wheat 2% 50% 48% 29:1 3159

Rotation Diet 2% 50% 48% 21:1 792

A. “Worse” refers only to worse behavior. Drugs, but not nutrients, typically also cause physical problems if used long-term.B. No. of cases is cumulative over several decades, so does not reflect current usage levels (e.g., Haldol is now seldom used).C. Antifungal drugs and chelation are used selectively, where evidence indicates they are needed.D. Seizure drugs: top line behavior effects, bottom line effects on seizures.E. Calcium effects are not due to dairy-free diet; statistics are similar for milk drinkers and non-milk drinkers.

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I knew that DTT was a type of ABA but didn't think incidental teaching

would be classified as ABA.

H.

On Jan 5, 2006, at 9:37 AM, Debbie Betourney wrote:

> DTT is a type of ABA as is Verbal Behavior. 

[Guest guest]

I knew that DTT was a type of ABA but didn't think incidental teaching

would be classified as ABA.

H.

On Jan 5, 2006, at 9:37 AM, Debbie Betourney wrote:

> DTT is a type of ABA as is Verbal Behavior. 

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Incidental Teaching, PECs, DTT, Verbal Behavior, Pivotal Response Training, Positive Behavioral Supports and Fluecny Based Instruction are all strategies based in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. Each involves careful manipulation of environmental antecedents (setting, what other people say or do etc) and environmental consequences (making sure that highly preferred consequences follow the targeted behavior and do not follow behavior that we want to have occur less often) to teach and encourage new skills in language, communication and social interaction. Each involves systematic teaching steps and ongoing data collection to monitor progress and make decisions about changes in teaching strategies. Each focuses on specific, measurable behaviors. These characteristics underlie all ABA teaching programs. What differs between them is the extent to which teaching is embedded in the natural environment, the frequency of repetition of instructions, how child led versus adult led they are, and the curriculum followed. Not all ABA practioners are trained or knowledgeable about all ABA approaches and most people have a preferred approach (usually based on their training history). ABA programs should be individualized to the treatment to the needs of the child and family. Many ABA practitioners use strategies from a number of the different approaches if deemed appropriate to the skill being taught, the family situation and the child characteristics.

Sorry if this was a bit too detailed. I hope it helps to clarify the issue. Best wishes,

Kirsty.

Re: Results of Parent Ratings of Treatments for ASDs

I knew that DTT was a type of ABA but didn't think incidental teaching would be classified as ABA. H.On Jan 5, 2006, at 9:37 AM, Debbie Betourney wrote:

DTT is a type of ABA as is Verbal Behavior.

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

Incidental Teaching, PECs, DTT, Verbal Behavior, Pivotal Response Training, Positive Behavioral Supports and Fluecny Based Instruction are all strategies based in the science of Applied Behavior Analysis. Each involves careful manipulation of environmental antecedents (setting, what other people say or do etc) and environmental consequences (making sure that highly preferred consequences follow the targeted behavior and do not follow behavior that we want to have occur less often) to teach and encourage new skills in language, communication and social interaction. Each involves systematic teaching steps and ongoing data collection to monitor progress and make decisions about changes in teaching strategies. Each focuses on specific, measurable behaviors. These characteristics underlie all ABA teaching programs. What differs between them is the extent to which teaching is embedded in the natural environment, the frequency of repetition of instructions, how child led versus adult led they are, and the curriculum followed. Not all ABA practioners are trained or knowledgeable about all ABA approaches and most people have a preferred approach (usually based on their training history). ABA programs should be individualized to the treatment to the needs of the child and family. Many ABA practitioners use strategies from a number of the different approaches if deemed appropriate to the skill being taught, the family situation and the child characteristics.

Sorry if this was a bit too detailed. I hope it helps to clarify the issue. Best wishes,

Kirsty.

Re: Results of Parent Ratings of Treatments for ASDs

I knew that DTT was a type of ABA but didn't think incidental teaching would be classified as ABA. H.On Jan 5, 2006, at 9:37 AM, Debbie Betourney wrote:

DTT is a type of ABA as is Verbal Behavior.

[Guest guest]

Wow! That is really good to know. I think this is the way we are going to go for now. I have been feeling very overwhelmed by it all but feel much calmer today. My mom pointed out today that a month ago implementing the gluten free casein free diet seemed overwhelming and now after a good 2 weeks on it I pretty much feel like I know what I'm doing. I am sure it will all start to make more and more sense and we can move forward with helping my daughter. Kirsty MacIver <kirstymaciver@...> wrote: Hi , I do yes. I am a private consultant in North Florida. I can also highly recommend the services of the Emory Autism Center. I work part time there as a school consultant covering the

southern Georgia counties. I know the people who run the family program very well. They are a wonderful resource to families in the Atlanta region. Best wishes, Kirsty. Re: Results of Parent Ratings of Treatments for ASDs This information is wonderful. Is there anything like it regarding therapies? My head is spinning! I think we are most interested in ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference between incidental teaching and discrete trial training. I would love information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the amount of hours involved. So much of the research I have come across seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a difference. Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!laura adams <Dormmom34@...> wrote: Found the most recent results for different treatments, as reported by parents, to the Autism Research Institute. Treatment methods include Rx, Biomedical /Supplements, and Special Diets. DRUGSNote: For seizure drugs: The first line shows the drug’s behavioral effects; the second line showsthe drug's effects on seizures. GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Aderall 41% 25% 34% 0.8:1 475 Amphetamine 47% 28% 25% 0.5:1 1217 Anafranil 32% 38% 30% 1.0:1 381 Antibiotics 31% 57% 12% 0.4:1 1799 AntifungalsC: Diflucan 5% 41% 55% 11:1 330 AntifungalsC: Nystatin 5% 46% 49% 10:1 986 Atarax 25% 53% 22% 0.9:1 477 Benadryl 24% 51% 25% 1.0:1 2711 Beta Blocker 18% 50% 33% 1.9:1 256 Buspar 26% 44% 30% 1.1:1 328 Chloral Hydrate 41% 38% 21% 0.5:1 418 Clonidine 21% 31% 47% 2.2:1 1280 Clozapine 40% 42% 18% 0.4:1 102 Cogentin 19% 54% 27% 1.5:1 162 Cylert 45% 35% 20% 0.4:1 600 Deanol 15%

56% 30% 2.0:1 200 DepakeneD: Behavior: 25% 43% 32% 1.2:1 957 DepakeneD: Seizures 12% 32% 57% 4.8:1 627 Desipramine 34% 31% 34% 1.0:1 67 DilantinD: Behavior 28% 49% 23% 0.8:1 1077 DilantinD: Seizures 14% 36% 50% 3.5:1 400 Felbatol 21% 53% 26% 1.2:1 43 Fenfluramine 20% 52% 28% 1.4:1 459 Halcion 37% 37% 26% 0.7:1 54 Haldol 38% 28% 34% 0.9:1 1154 IVIG 7% 51% 42% 6.3:1 45 KlonapinD: Behavior 28% 38% 34% 1.2:1

192 KlonapinD: Seizures 31% 60% 10% 0.3:1 42 Lithium 26% 43% 31% 1.2:1 410 Luvox 29% 35% 35% 1.2:1 161 Mellaril 29% 38% 33% 1.2:1 2062 MysolineD: Behavior 43% 43% 15% 0.3:1 136 MysolineD: Seizures 19% 59% 22% 1.2:1 64 Naltrexone 20% 46% 34% 1.7:1 221 Paxil 29% 30% 41% 1.4:1 283 Phenergan 29% 46% 24% 0.8:1 266 PhenobarbitalD: Behavior 47% 37% 16% 0.3:1 1076 PhenobarbitalD: Seizures 17% 43% 40% 2.4:1 480 Prolixin 31% 40% 30% 1.0:1 91 Prozac 31% 32% 36% 1.2:1 1123 Risperidal 18% 28% 54% 3.0:1 616 Ritalin 45% 26% 29% 0.7:1 3813 Secretin: Intravenous 7% 44% 48% 6.7:1 333 Secretin: Transdermal 10% 49% 41% 4.2:1 132 Stelazine 28% 45% 27% 1.0:1 420 TegretolD: Behavior 25% 45% 31% 1.2:1 1423 TegretolD: Seizures 12% 33% 55% 4.6:1 762 Thorazine 36% 40% 24% 0.7:1 919 Tofranil 30% 38% 33% 1.1:1 713 Valium 35% 41% 24% 0.7:1 824

ZarontinD: Behavior 34% 45% 21% 0.6:1 136 ZarontinD: Seizures 19% 53% 28% 1.4:1 93 Zoloft 33% 33% 34% 1.0:1 321 BIOMEDICAL/NON-DRUG/SUPPLEMENTS GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Vitamin A 2% 58% 41% 23:1 618 CalciumE: 2% 62% 36% 15:1 1378 Cod Liver Oil 3% 47% 50% 16:1 818 Cod Liver Oil with Bethanecol 16% 45% 39% 2.4:1 56 Colostrum 5% 58% 37% 8.1:1 345 Detox. (Chelation)C: 2% 22% 76% 35:1 324 Digestive Enzymes 3% 42% 56% 20:1 737 DMG 7% 51% 42% 5.6:1 5153 Fatty Acids 2% 42% 55% 23:1 626 5 HTP 10% 51% 39% 3.7:1 145 Folic Acid 3% 54% 42% 12:1 1437 Food Allergy Treatment 3% 37% 61% 21:1 560 Magnesium 6% 65% 29% 4.6:1 301 Melatonin 8% 30% 61% 7.3:1 573 P5P (Vit. B6) 13% 37% 51% 4.0:1 213 Pepcid 9% 63% 28% 3.2:1 93 SAMe 15% 66% 19% 1.3:1 62 St. s Wort 14% 64% 21% 1.5:1 84 TMG 14% 44% 42% 3.0:1 434 Transfer Factor 8% 53% 39% 4.8:1 98 Vitamin B3 4% 55% 41% 10:1 659 Vitamin B6 alone 8% 63% 30% 3.9:1 620 Vitamin B6 with Magnesium 4% 49% 47% 10:1 5780 Vitamin B12 4% 33% 63% 15:1 192 Vitamin C 2% 57% 41% 18:1 1706 Zinc 2% 51% 47% 20:1 1244 SPECIAL DIETS GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Candida Diet 3% 44% 54% 19:1 756 Feingold Diet 2% 45% 53% 25:1 758 Gluten- /Casein-Free Diet 3% 32% 65% 20:1 1446 Removed Chocolate 2% 49% 49% 30:1 1721 Removed Eggs 2% 58% 40% 19:1 1096 Removed Milk Products/Dairy 2% 49% 49% 32:1 5574 Removed Sugar 2% 51% 48% 24:1 3695 Removed Wheat 2% 50% 48% 29:1 3159 Rotation Diet 2% 50% 48% 21:1 792 A.

“Worse” refers only to worse behavior. Drugs, but not nutrients, typically also cause physical problems if used long-term.B. No. of cases is cumulative over several decades, so does not reflect current usage levels (e.g., Haldol is now seldom used).C. Antifungal drugs and chelation are used selectively, where evidence indicates they are needed.D. Seizure drugs: top line behavior effects, bottom line effects on seizures.E. Calcium effects are not due to dairy-free diet; statistics are similar for milk drinkers and non-milk drinkers. © copyright 2005 Autism Research Institute L. , Rome, Georgia Proud Mother of Lindy Jo, age 4, who may be seen on the following web pages: www.cureautismnow.org/gallery/viewGallery.jsp www.nationalautismassociation.org/wallofhope.php PhotosRing in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less

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Wow! That is really good to know. I think this is the way we are going to go for now. I have been feeling very overwhelmed by it all but feel much calmer today. My mom pointed out today that a month ago implementing the gluten free casein free diet seemed overwhelming and now after a good 2 weeks on it I pretty much feel like I know what I'm doing. I am sure it will all start to make more and more sense and we can move forward with helping my daughter. Kirsty MacIver <kirstymaciver@...> wrote: Hi , I do yes. I am a private consultant in North Florida. I can also highly recommend the services of the Emory Autism Center. I work part time there as a school consultant covering the

southern Georgia counties. I know the people who run the family program very well. They are a wonderful resource to families in the Atlanta region. Best wishes, Kirsty. Re: Results of Parent Ratings of Treatments for ASDs This information is wonderful. Is there anything like it regarding therapies? My head is spinning! I think we are most interested in ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference between incidental teaching and discrete trial training. I would love information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the amount of hours involved. So much of the research I have come across seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a difference. Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!laura adams <Dormmom34@...> wrote: Found the most recent results for different treatments, as reported by parents, to the Autism Research Institute. Treatment methods include Rx, Biomedical /Supplements, and Special Diets. DRUGSNote: For seizure drugs: The first line shows the drug’s behavioral effects; the second line showsthe drug's effects on seizures. GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Aderall 41% 25% 34% 0.8:1 475 Amphetamine 47% 28% 25% 0.5:1 1217 Anafranil 32% 38% 30% 1.0:1 381 Antibiotics 31% 57% 12% 0.4:1 1799 AntifungalsC: Diflucan 5% 41% 55% 11:1 330 AntifungalsC: Nystatin 5% 46% 49% 10:1 986 Atarax 25% 53% 22% 0.9:1 477 Benadryl 24% 51% 25% 1.0:1 2711 Beta Blocker 18% 50% 33% 1.9:1 256 Buspar 26% 44% 30% 1.1:1 328 Chloral Hydrate 41% 38% 21% 0.5:1 418 Clonidine 21% 31% 47% 2.2:1 1280 Clozapine 40% 42% 18% 0.4:1 102 Cogentin 19% 54% 27% 1.5:1 162 Cylert 45% 35% 20% 0.4:1 600 Deanol 15%

56% 30% 2.0:1 200 DepakeneD: Behavior: 25% 43% 32% 1.2:1 957 DepakeneD: Seizures 12% 32% 57% 4.8:1 627 Desipramine 34% 31% 34% 1.0:1 67 DilantinD: Behavior 28% 49% 23% 0.8:1 1077 DilantinD: Seizures 14% 36% 50% 3.5:1 400 Felbatol 21% 53% 26% 1.2:1 43 Fenfluramine 20% 52% 28% 1.4:1 459 Halcion 37% 37% 26% 0.7:1 54 Haldol 38% 28% 34% 0.9:1 1154 IVIG 7% 51% 42% 6.3:1 45 KlonapinD: Behavior 28% 38% 34% 1.2:1

192 KlonapinD: Seizures 31% 60% 10% 0.3:1 42 Lithium 26% 43% 31% 1.2:1 410 Luvox 29% 35% 35% 1.2:1 161 Mellaril 29% 38% 33% 1.2:1 2062 MysolineD: Behavior 43% 43% 15% 0.3:1 136 MysolineD: Seizures 19% 59% 22% 1.2:1 64 Naltrexone 20% 46% 34% 1.7:1 221 Paxil 29% 30% 41% 1.4:1 283 Phenergan 29% 46% 24% 0.8:1 266 PhenobarbitalD: Behavior 47% 37% 16% 0.3:1 1076 PhenobarbitalD: Seizures 17% 43% 40% 2.4:1 480 Prolixin 31% 40% 30% 1.0:1 91 Prozac 31% 32% 36% 1.2:1 1123 Risperidal 18% 28% 54% 3.0:1 616 Ritalin 45% 26% 29% 0.7:1 3813 Secretin: Intravenous 7% 44% 48% 6.7:1 333 Secretin: Transdermal 10% 49% 41% 4.2:1 132 Stelazine 28% 45% 27% 1.0:1 420 TegretolD: Behavior 25% 45% 31% 1.2:1 1423 TegretolD: Seizures 12% 33% 55% 4.6:1 762 Thorazine 36% 40% 24% 0.7:1 919 Tofranil 30% 38% 33% 1.1:1 713 Valium 35% 41% 24% 0.7:1 824

ZarontinD: Behavior 34% 45% 21% 0.6:1 136 ZarontinD: Seizures 19% 53% 28% 1.4:1 93 Zoloft 33% 33% 34% 1.0:1 321 BIOMEDICAL/NON-DRUG/SUPPLEMENTS GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Vitamin A 2% 58% 41% 23:1 618 CalciumE: 2% 62% 36% 15:1 1378 Cod Liver Oil 3% 47% 50% 16:1 818 Cod Liver Oil with Bethanecol 16% 45% 39% 2.4:1 56 Colostrum 5% 58% 37% 8.1:1 345 Detox. (Chelation)C: 2% 22% 76% 35:1 324 Digestive Enzymes 3% 42% 56% 20:1 737 DMG 7% 51% 42% 5.6:1 5153 Fatty Acids 2% 42% 55% 23:1 626 5 HTP 10% 51% 39% 3.7:1 145 Folic Acid 3% 54% 42% 12:1 1437 Food Allergy Treatment 3% 37% 61% 21:1 560 Magnesium 6% 65% 29% 4.6:1 301 Melatonin 8% 30% 61% 7.3:1 573 P5P (Vit. B6) 13% 37% 51% 4.0:1 213 Pepcid 9% 63% 28% 3.2:1 93 SAMe 15% 66% 19% 1.3:1 62 St. s Wort 14% 64% 21% 1.5:1 84 TMG 14% 44% 42% 3.0:1 434 Transfer Factor 8% 53% 39% 4.8:1 98 Vitamin B3 4% 55% 41% 10:1 659 Vitamin B6 alone 8% 63% 30% 3.9:1 620 Vitamin B6 with Magnesium 4% 49% 47% 10:1 5780 Vitamin B12 4% 33% 63% 15:1 192 Vitamin C 2% 57% 41% 18:1 1706 Zinc 2% 51% 47% 20:1 1244 SPECIAL DIETS GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB Candida Diet 3% 44% 54% 19:1 756 Feingold Diet 2% 45% 53% 25:1 758 Gluten- /Casein-Free Diet 3% 32% 65% 20:1 1446 Removed Chocolate 2% 49% 49% 30:1 1721 Removed Eggs 2% 58% 40% 19:1 1096 Removed Milk Products/Dairy 2% 49% 49% 32:1 5574 Removed Sugar 2% 51% 48% 24:1 3695 Removed Wheat 2% 50% 48% 29:1 3159 Rotation Diet 2% 50% 48% 21:1 792 A.

“Worse” refers only to worse behavior. Drugs, but not nutrients, typically also cause physical problems if used long-term.B. No. of cases is cumulative over several decades, so does not reflect current usage levels (e.g., Haldol is now seldom used).C. Antifungal drugs and chelation are used selectively, where evidence indicates they are needed.D. Seizure drugs: top line behavior effects, bottom line effects on seizures.E. Calcium effects are not due to dairy-free diet; statistics are similar for milk drinkers and non-milk drinkers. © copyright 2005 Autism Research Institute L. , Rome, Georgia Proud Mother of Lindy Jo, age 4, who may be seen on the following web pages: www.cureautismnow.org/gallery/viewGallery.jsp www.nationalautismassociation.org/wallofhope.php PhotosRing in the New Year with Photo Calendars. Add photos, events, holidays, whatever. DSL Something to write home about. Just $16.99/mo. or less

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I wish you the best of luck and I know you will find a lot of moral support on this list.

Kirsty.

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This information is wonderful. Is there anything like it regarding therapies? My head is spinning! I think we are most interested in ABA but found out today (at Emory Autism) that there is a difference between incidental teaching and discrete trial training. I would love information on different types of therapies along with ABA and the amount of hours involved. So much of the research I have come across seems to indicate that it needs to be really intensive to make a difference. Rather than feeling empowered I just feel overwhelmed!laura adams <Dormmom34@...> wrote:

Found the most recent results for different treatments, as reported by parents, to the Autism Research Institute.

Treatment methods include Rx, Biomedical /Supplements, and Special Diets.

DRUGSNote: For seizure drugs: The first line shows the drug’s behavioral effects; the second line showsthe drug's effects on seizures.

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Aderall 41% 25% 34% 0.8:1 475

Amphetamine 47% 28% 25% 0.5:1 1217

Anafranil 32% 38% 30% 1.0:1 381

Antibiotics 31% 57% 12% 0.4:1 1799

AntifungalsC: Diflucan 5% 41% 55% 11:1 330

AntifungalsC: Nystatin 5% 46% 49% 10:1 986

Atarax 25% 53% 22% 0.9:1 477

Benadryl 24% 51% 25% 1.0:1 2711

Beta Blocker 18% 50% 33% 1.9:1 256

Buspar 26% 44% 30% 1.1:1 328

Chloral Hydrate 41% 38% 21% 0.5:1 418

Clonidine 21% 31% 47% 2.2:1 1280

Clozapine 40% 42% 18% 0.4:1 102

Cogentin 19% 54% 27% 1.5:1 162

Cylert 45% 35% 20% 0.4:1 600

Deanol 15% 56% 30% 2.0:1 200

DepakeneD: Behavior: 25% 43% 32% 1.2:1 957

DepakeneD: Seizures 12% 32% 57% 4.8:1 627

Desipramine 34% 31% 34% 1.0:1 67

DilantinD: Behavior 28% 49% 23% 0.8:1 1077

DilantinD: Seizures 14% 36% 50% 3.5:1 400

Felbatol 21% 53% 26% 1.2:1 43

Fenfluramine 20% 52% 28% 1.4:1 459

Halcion 37% 37% 26% 0.7:1 54

Haldol 38% 28% 34% 0.9:1 1154

IVIG 7% 51% 42% 6.3:1 45

KlonapinD: Behavior 28% 38% 34% 1.2:1 192

KlonapinD: Seizures 31% 60% 10% 0.3:1 42

Lithium 26% 43% 31% 1.2:1 410

Luvox 29% 35% 35% 1.2:1 161

Mellaril 29% 38% 33% 1.2:1 2062

MysolineD: Behavior 43% 43% 15% 0.3:1 136

MysolineD: Seizures 19% 59% 22% 1.2:1 64

Naltrexone 20% 46% 34% 1.7:1 221

Paxil 29% 30% 41% 1.4:1 283

Phenergan 29% 46% 24% 0.8:1 266

PhenobarbitalD: Behavior 47% 37% 16% 0.3:1 1076

PhenobarbitalD: Seizures 17% 43% 40% 2.4:1 480

Prolixin 31% 40% 30% 1.0:1 91

Prozac 31% 32% 36% 1.2:1 1123

Risperidal 18% 28% 54% 3.0:1 616

Ritalin 45% 26% 29% 0.7:1 3813

Secretin: Intravenous 7% 44% 48% 6.7:1 333

Secretin: Transdermal 10% 49% 41% 4.2:1 132

Stelazine 28% 45% 27% 1.0:1 420

TegretolD: Behavior 25% 45% 31% 1.2:1 1423

TegretolD: Seizures 12% 33% 55% 4.6:1 762

Thorazine 36% 40% 24% 0.7:1 919

Tofranil 30% 38% 33% 1.1:1 713

Valium 35% 41% 24% 0.7:1 824

ZarontinD: Behavior 34% 45% 21% 0.6:1 136

ZarontinD: Seizures 19% 53% 28% 1.4:1 93

Zoloft 33% 33% 34% 1.0:1 321

BIOMEDICAL/NON-DRUG/SUPPLEMENTS

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Vitamin A 2% 58% 41% 23:1 618

CalciumE: 2% 62% 36% 15:1 1378

Cod Liver Oil 3% 47% 50% 16:1 818

Cod Liver Oil with Bethanecol 16% 45% 39% 2.4:1 56

Colostrum 5% 58% 37% 8.1:1 345

Detox. (Chelation)C: 2% 22% 76% 35:1 324

Digestive Enzymes 3% 42% 56% 20:1 737

DMG 7% 51% 42% 5.6:1 5153

Fatty Acids 2% 42% 55% 23:1 626

5 HTP 10% 51% 39% 3.7:1 145

Folic Acid 3% 54% 42% 12:1 1437

Food Allergy Treatment 3% 37% 61% 21:1 560

Magnesium 6% 65% 29% 4.6:1 301

Melatonin 8% 30% 61% 7.3:1 573

P5P (Vit. B6) 13% 37% 51% 4.0:1 213

Pepcid 9% 63% 28% 3.2:1 93

SAMe 15% 66% 19% 1.3:1 62

St. s Wort 14% 64% 21% 1.5:1 84

TMG 14% 44% 42% 3.0:1 434

Transfer Factor 8% 53% 39% 4.8:1 98

Vitamin B3 4% 55% 41% 10:1 659

Vitamin B6 alone 8% 63% 30% 3.9:1 620

Vitamin B6 with Magnesium 4% 49% 47% 10:1 5780

Vitamin B12 4% 33% 63% 15:1 192

Vitamin C 2% 57% 41% 18:1 1706

Zinc 2% 51% 47% 20:1 1244

SPECIAL DIETS

GotWorseA NoEffect GotBetter Better:Worse No. ofCasesB

Candida Diet 3% 44% 54% 19:1 756

Feingold Diet 2% 45% 53% 25:1 758

Gluten- /Casein-Free Diet 3% 32% 65% 20:1 1446

Removed Chocolate 2% 49% 49% 30:1 1721

Removed Eggs 2% 58% 40% 19:1 1096

Removed Milk Products/Dairy 2% 49% 49% 32:1 5574

Removed Sugar 2% 51% 48% 24:1 3695

Removed Wheat 2% 50% 48% 29:1 3159

Rotation Diet 2% 50% 48% 21:1 792

A. “Worse” refers only to worse behavior. Drugs, but not nutrients, typically also cause physical problems if used long-term.B. No. of cases is cumulative over several decades, so does not reflect current usage levels (e.g., Haldol is now seldom used).C. Antifungal drugs and chelation are used selectively, where evidence indicates they are needed.D. Seizure drugs: top line behavior effects, bottom line effects on seizures.E. Calcium effects are not due to dairy-free diet; statistics are similar for milk drinkers and non-milk drinkers.

© copyright 2005 Autism Research Institute

L. , Rome, Georgia

Proud Mother of Lindy Jo, age 4, who may be seen on

the following web pages:

www.cureautismnow.org/gallery/viewGallery.jsp

www.nationalautismassociation.org/wallofhope.php

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