Published on 12, July, 2020
Hello,
My son is 6 and is autistic with severe speech and behavioural delays. Progress is slow and inconsistent.
I have been looking into Functional Medicine - basically a holistic approach to treat chronic disease, with a focus on nutrition.
I was wondering if any one in the UK has had success with the numerous "clinics" available on the market or with nutritional approach in general to improve the condition?
Thank you.
I think the best thing I can do is direct you to the nice guidelines on treatment of autistic children. (https://www.nice.org.uk/guidance/cg170/resources/autism-spectrum-disorder-in-under-19s-support-and-management-pdf-35109745515205)
“Do not use the following interventions for the management of core features of autism in children and young people:• antipsychotics• antidepressants• anticonvulsants• exclusion diets (such as gluten- or casein-free diets).”
So if functional medicine is in fact an exclusion diet it’s not medically recommended.