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Autism is a bio-neurological disorder typically appearing in children before the age of 3. Individuals with autism usually have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interaction, play and cognitive function, as well as certain physical ailments. Severity of autism can vary widely. One in 150 now have autism, and boys are diagnosed four times more often than girls. Alternative treatments for autism are growing (chelation and dietary therapies), but I've never heard of this one -- the type 2 diabetes drug Actos. Dr. Marvin Boris of Autism Associates, stated his office prescribes Actos to children with autism. Remember, Actos just received the black box warning from the Food and Drug Administration for risk of heart failure. Dr. Boris prescribes Actos in an "off-label" use, which is legal. He believes autism is an autoimmune disorder with a genetic predisposition and a biochemical bases. Actos is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) agonist, found to reduce inflammation in the brain's glial cells. These same cells are inflammed in children with autism. Autism Associates has treated over 350 children with Actos, seeing significant subjective responses in over 75 percent, including improved speech/language, focus and socialization skills. They are participating in ongoing clinical trials with the University of Illinois to treat multiple sclerosis and autism spectrum disorder patients with Actos. My heart goes out to parents and children dealing with autism. Parents have watched pieces of their child disappear before their own eyes, and alternative therapies provide hope. Dr. James Mulick, professor of pediatrics and psychology at Ohio State University, stated autism is "a magnet for all kinds of unsupported or disproved therapies." Dr. Joel Bregman, medical director of the Fay J. Linder Center for Autism in Bethpage, said he had never heard of Actos prescribed for autism. Since 2001, Dr. Boris has been involved with DAN! Protocol (Defeat Autism Now), for those not regarding psychotropic drugs as the best or only means of treating autism. Obviously, physician opinion differs. Read more in Newsday and more about Actos and autism at Autism Associates.
Autism is a bio-neurological disorder typically appearing in children before the age of 3. Individuals with autism usually have difficulties in verbal and non-verbal communication, social interaction, play and cognitive function, as well as certain physical ailments. Severity of autism can vary widely. One in 150 now have autism, and boys are diagnosed four times more often than girls. Alternative treatments for autism are growing (chelation and dietary therapies), but I've never heard of this one -- the type 2 diabetes drug Actos. Dr. Marvin Boris of Autism Associates, stated his office prescribes Actos to children with autism. Remember, Actos just received the black box warning from the Food and Drug Administration for risk of heart failure. Dr. Boris prescribes Actos in an "off-label" use, which is legal. He believes autism is an autoimmune disorder with a genetic predisposition and a biochemical bases. Actos is a peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor (PPAR) agonist, found to reduce inflammation in the brain's glial cells. These same cells are inflammed in children with autism. Autism Associates has treated over 350 children with Actos, seeing significant subjective responses in over 75 percent, including improved speech/language, focus and socialization skills. They are participating in ongoing clinical trials with the University of Illinois to treat multiple sclerosis and autism spectrum disorder patients with Actos. My heart goes out to parents and children dealing with autism. Parents have watched pieces of their child disappear before their own eyes, and alternative therapies provide hope. Dr. James Mulick, professor of pediatrics and psychology at Ohio State University, stated autism is "a magnet for all kinds of unsupported or disproved therapies." Dr. Joel Bregman, medical director of the Fay J. Linder Center for Autism in Bethpage, said he had never heard of Actos prescribed for autism. Since 2001, Dr. Boris has been involved with DAN! Protocol (Defeat Autism Now), for those not regarding psychotropic drugs as the best or only means of treating autism. Obviously, physician opinion differs. Read more in Newsday and more about Actos and autism at Autism Associates.