Studies and clinical experience have shown that many children on the autistic spectrum have a range of related health problems, often concerning the gut and immune system, but involving other areas of the body as well. How these problems, which can be many and varied, further develop to affect behaviour and learning, will vary from child to child, as will effective treatments for them. Several doctors who specialise in treating children on the spectrum have described them as "metabolic train wrecks." (Autism One Conference 2005)

The most common medical issues which impact on the health and behaviour of children diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorders (and many other learning disabilities) can be summarised under four main categories; Gastrointestinal Abnormality Compromised Immunity Impaired Detoxification Systems Abnormal Nutritional Profiles

A summary of biomedical interventions can be found here:

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