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Autism & Mitochondrial Disorders: How much do we really know?
What is the connection between autism & mitochondrial disease?
If you are a parent concerned that your child doesn't "fit" the typical presentation of a child with autism, PDD, or ASD because of underlying medical issues, please read about autism and mitochondrial disease.
Research in this area is still evolving and the connection between the two diseases, although recognized for over a decade, is rapidly gaining traction and attention.
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RECOMMENDED READING: (click on the titles to access the link)
Mitochondrial Oxidative Phosphorylation (OXPHOS) Dysfunction: newly emerging category of Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Information for Primary Care Physicians
NEW! Has your child with autistic symptoms been properly screened for a subset of mitochondrial disorders known as OXPHOS? (from Autism File, August 2010)
Autism & Mitochondrial Disorders: How much do we really know?
Statement on Autism, Vaccines & Mitochondrial disease
Online bulletin board for parents & patients
www.mitoaction.org/forum
Clinician's Guide to Symptom Management
Treatment Approaches & Updates for Mitochondrial Disorders
Introduction to the "Mito Cocktail"
Understanding Mitochondrial Disease: Energy Well Spent
Energy is part of life. Without it, not much happens. We often don't pay much attention to the energy we use, until it is gone. One big snow storm or lightening storm with power outages and we are quickly reminded of how essential energy is to our entire beings.
Sickness and Your Kids:
Knowing When to Change the Game Plan
Kids get sick, each and every one of 'em. Sickness is not only a right of passage to overall growth and development, but essential to our immune systems ability to keep us healthy.
Knowing When to Change the Game Plan
Kids get sick, each and every one of 'em. Sickness is not only a right of passage to overall growth and development, but essential to our immune systems ability to keep us healthy.