Welcome! An Introduction to the Biomedical Approach to the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders Part 2.

Welcome!

An Introduction to the Biomedical Approach to the Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Part 2

Eugene Justus, D.O.Westview Medical CampusSpeedway Family Physicians

1426 Main Street Speedway, IN 46224

317-486-2350

Who’s he?

• BS in Microbiology, Indiana University 1984• D.O. from Des Moines University 1988• Intern Westview Hospital 1988-1989• Family Practice Resident Offutt AFB Neb 1989-91• Air Force Physician 1989-1995• Faculty Westview Hospital Family Practice Residency• Board Certified in Family Practice

Brendan’s Dad

• Six years old

• Diagnosed with Autism March 08

• Started Biomedical Interventions June 08

• Getting Better

The Main Course

• ASD is epidemic.

• ASD is a medical disorder.

• ASD is treatable.

What’s Happening?

Dyssynchrony of Brain Cells

Genetic Predisposition

Toxic Injury

Oxidative Stress

Immune Deregulation

So What Do We Do?

• Know that there are treatment options.– We can’t change the genes.– We can limit toxic exposure!– We can support them metabolically!– We can treat their immune systems!

Prepare for Battle!

• Get organized– Journal– Treatment list with start and stop dates– Daily administration schedule– Appointment calendar– Data Folder (IEPs, lab results, evals.)• http //www.Autism360.org

– Receipt folder– Pictures and videos

Prepare for Battle• A file/folder of trusted information sources• Find a support group• Find a tax and investment advisor• Apply for the Medicaid Waiver– www.in.gov– Governors Council for People with Disabilities• 317-237-7770

– ARC of Indiana ( www.arcind.org )• 800-382-9100

Fighting the Battle

• The biomedical approach is major front to fight the battle but not the only one

– Continue behavioral therapies

– Don’t stop the current medications without coordination with the prescriber.

Fighting the Battle

• Limit Toxic Exposure – Reverse osmosis water filter– Glass cookware– Organic whole foods– Remove toxic chemicals from home– “Green” cleaning and house hold products– Gluten free/casein free diet (GFCF)

Fighting the Battle

• GFCF Diet – Be strict– Give it enough time– Behaviors may get worse before they get better

due to withdrawal.

Fighting the Battle

• Heal the Gut– Address Food Allergies– Remove Food Additives– Whole Foods– Digestive Enzymes– Treat the Dysbiosis– Specific Carbohydrate Diet (SC Diet)

Fighting the Battle

• Treating the Dysbiosis– SC Diet– Olive leaf extract, Oil of oregano, Curcumin– Avoid unnecessary use of antibiotics– Vitamin A– Saccharomyces, boulardii

• Help from a medical provider– Anti-fungal medications– Antibiotics– Anti-viral medications

Fighting the Battle

• Decrease Oxidative Stress– Avoid continue toxic exposure– Support detoxification pathways– Omega 3 fatty acids– Chelation

Fighting the Battle

• Support detoxification pathways– Multivitamin– Vitamin B6 and Magnesium– Folinic Acid and Vitamin B12– Calcium– Zinc– Amino acids– Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

Fighting the Battle

• Medical provider can help with these detoxification strategies– Urine Organic acid test – Methyl-cobalamin (methyl-B12)– IV Glutathione– Hyperbaric Oxygen– Chelation

Fighting the Battle

• Chelation– ARI’s intervention with the most positive

responses– Not a first line treatment.• Yeast needs to be under control• Non-toxic metal need to be in adequate supply• Packed red cell metals test

Fighting the Battle

• Chelation agents used for ASD– DMSA– DMPS– CaNaEDTA

• Challenge testing• NIH trial abandoned

Fighting the Battle

• Treat Constipation– Prune Juice– Magnesium Citrate– Milk of Magnesia– Vitamin C 1000 mg a day– A tablespoon of Olive Oil – Miralax

Fighting the Battle

• Treat insomnia– Epsom salts baths– Melatonin– Acid reflux medicine– Treat allergies

The Strategy Synopsis

• The Three “R”s – Remove

– Replenish

– Repair

Strategy Synopsis

• Remove What Harms– Sugar– Junk Food– Gluten– Casein– Toxins in water and food– Toxins in the home– Allergens

Strategy Synopsis

• Replenish what is missing– Use whole organic foods– Use digestive enzymes– Use probiotics– Use a good multivitamin• No gluten, casein, • High in B vitamins

– Use minerals-Zinc, Magnesium

Strategy Synopsis

• Repair/Restore– Treat the constipation– Treat Dysbiosis with herbals• Curcumin• Olive leaf extract• Oil of oregano

– Antihistamines (if necessary)– Anti-reflux medications (if necessary)– Adrenal support– Specific Carbohydrate Diet

Basic Program

• GF/CF/SF diet• Multivitamin and minerals formulated for ASD• Add Probiotic• Digestive enzymes (preferably with DPP-IV activity)• Treat constipation• Treat insomnia

I Want to Help!ASD Clinic on Wednesday mornings

(317) 486-23501426 Main Street, Speedway, IN 46224

The Take Home

• The number of people affected by Autism Spectrum Disorders is growing.

• There are biological and medical factors related to ASD.

• Autism Spectrum Disorders are treatable!

Questions?And

Thank You!