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Autism
As autism diagnoses grow, so do number of fad treatments, researchers say
September 3rd, 2007
Ineffective or even dangerous fad treatments for autism, always a problem, seem to be growing more pervasive, according to researchers who studied the problem. “Developmental disabilities like autism are a magnet for all kinds of unsupported or disproved therapies, and it has gotten worse as more children have been diagnosed with autism,” said James Mulick, professor of pediatrics and psychology at Ohio State University .” “There's no cure for autism, and many parents are willing to believe anything if they come to think it could help their child.” Mulick chaired a symposium on “Outrageous Developmental Disabilities Treatments”...
Source: Health & Medicine Week (2007-09-03)
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