Pros And Cons Of Biomedical Therapy

One of the many difficulties is, on zeroing down on one of the several therapies that exist and are touted as effective for curing and treating autism. There is a strong urge to try all types of treatments and therapies as quickly as possible, provided it is safe. But how do we know all these therapies are safe, especially for children?
Amongst the various alternative therapies available, ‘Biomedical Therapy’ is prominent. It is defined as the dietary modification and nutrition supplementations that target a person’s biochemistry with an aim of improved wellness. It also includes all complementary and alternative medicine approaches. It is usually the naturopathic physician who opts for biomedical therapy. Naturopathy aims at identifying and removing the causes of illness, rather than eliminating or suppressing the symptoms.
But unfortunately, there is a debate on whether biomedical therapy for treating autism is safe for children. Biomedical therapy for treatment of autism is considered faulty by some as they make assumptions about the causes of autism based on the theory of evidence. It has been found by caretakers of autism patients that biomedical therapies came into vogue only to be later dismissed as ineffective when placed under the rigors of double-blinded, placebo-controlled research studies.
Through this approach, various vicious cycles including gastrointestinal dysfunction, impaired methylation, faulty detoxification and immune system regularization are interrupted. Children with ASD improve when the underlying metabolic problems are treated. It has been found that children with ASD realize the greatest benefit when biomedical interventions are paired with the appropriate behavioral therapies. It has also been observed that when biomedical approach is applied, children with ASD make the greatest strides