Because many parents are searching for treatment options for children with autism, I have written a summary of what they can expect from the “biomedical” or “environmental medicine” approach. (For more information on this approach, consult the resources listed in a downloadable document on my Resources page. ) Autism is a set of biochemical disorders that affect brain function and also cause physical symptoms. The primary causes of autism are (1) the child’s exposure to neurotoxic metals and other environmental contaminants, (2) the child’s allergies and sensitivities to foods and chemicals, and (3) the child’s constant exposure to the brain-toxic chemicals that are produced by viruses, bacteria, or fungi living … Continue reading