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As a physician who treats ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders one always see such a variety of symptoms and severity of symptoms. As ASD is thought to be multifactorial it is always important to get as specific as possible with the treatments so as not to waste the time and resources of both the doctor and family. We use a sensory motor hemispheric approach but always try to eliminate any of the common scientificly established links to autism and the conditions associated with this spectrum of disorders. As such, one of the supplements found to help children suffering with these conditions are Omega 3 fatty acids. Let’s go to the literature.
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Dr. Nelson Mañe a board certified chiropractic orthopedist and neurologist with subspecialty training in Childhood Neurobehavioral Disorders. These conditions include Autistism Spectrum Disorders, ASD, (ADHD, Autism, Asperger’s Syndrome and Tourette’s Syndrome). Dr. Nelson Mane uses a sensory motor integration hemispheric approach. Which states there is a link between the child’s motor skills (movements), coordination and the coordination of the child’s thoughts. Similar neurologic pathway and circuits are used to process, coordinate and smooth both aspects. This is because the cerebellum which is involved in both movement and thought can be dysfunctal in some cases. Many of these children appear uncoordinated and have difficulty doing simple motor functions such as jumping jacks or cross crawl patterns. Many can be observed to be toe walkers. Let’s look at some of the scientific literatures.
Research Service (151S), VA Medical Center, 800 Irving Ave., Syracuse, NY, USA.
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The brain is no longer considered to be hard wired. In fact it is now known that the brain is plastic (malleable). It can change depending on the fuel and activation of its neurons. Fuel is glucose and oxygen but here we are addressing the activation part. Dr. Randy Beck stated, “Neural plasticity refers to the way in which the nervous system can respond to external stimuli and adjust future responses based on the outcome of previously initiated responses. In essence, the ability of the nervous system to learn is dependent on plasticity.”
If we localized the area of the functional lesion “under connectivity” we can devise a treatment program to strengthen the weakened pathways. Under connectivity and desyncrinzation are features of autism. Here is an article supporting the concept of under connectivity.
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Dr. Nelson Mañé Chiropractic Neurologist with a sub specialty training in Childhood Neuro-behavioral disorders who treats ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorders in Tampa with a sensory motor integration hemispheric approach stated “Many parents are under the impression that ASD are genetic and therefore to expect improvement in the child is foolish and that the situation is hopeless.” In Fact, much of the current scientific literature points the cause of ASD toward Epigenetic and not Genetics. If ASD were truly caused by genetics then there would not be any improvements in the patients. “I think we have all heard of an autistic child who improved with dietary changes, visual or auditory programs, etc. How could this be possible if ASD are genetic?” The genetic make up of a person can not be changed. An example of this would be that one can’t change the color of their eyes. Secondly, if autism is genetic and statistics show that those with autism rarely marry or reproduce (pass on their genes); how can these conditions increase in epidemic proportions? There is no such thing as a genetic epidemic. In epigenetic the genes don’t change, but the switches on the genes can be turned on or off. Wikipedia defines epigenetic as follows:
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