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

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

2. Eugene Justus, D.O. Westview Medical Campus Speedway Family Physicians 1426 Main Street Speedway, IN 46224 317-486-2350

3. 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

4. Brendan’s Dad • Six years old • Diagnosed with Autism March 08 • Started Biomedical Interventions June 08 • Getting Better

5. The Main Course • ASD is epidemic. • ASD is a medical disorder. • ASD is treatable.

6. What’s Happening?

7. 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!

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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.

11. 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)

12. Fighting the Battle • GFCF Diet • Be strict • Give it enough time • Behaviors may get worse before they get better due to withdrawal.

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

14. 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

15. Fighting the Battle • Decrease Oxidative Stress • Avoid continue toxic exposure • Support detoxification pathways • Omega 3 fatty acids • Chelation

16. Fighting the Battle • Support detoxification pathways • Multivitamin • Vitamin B6 and Magnesium • Folinic Acid and Vitamin B12 • Calcium • Zinc • Amino acids • Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy

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

18. 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

19. Fighting the Battle • Chelation agents used for ASD • DMSA • DMPS • CaNaEDTA • Challenge testing • NIH trial abandoned

20. Fighting the Battle • Treat Constipation • Prune Juice • Magnesium Citrate • Milk of Magnesia • Vitamin C 1000 mg a day • A tablespoon of Olive Oil • Miralax

21. Fighting the Battle • Treat insomnia • Epsom salts baths • Melatonin • Acid reflux medicine • Treat allergies

22. The Strategy Synopsis • The Three “R”s • Remove • Replenish • Repair

23. Strategy Synopsis • Remove What Harms • Sugar • Junk Food • Gluten • Casein • Toxins in water and food • Toxins in the home • Allergens

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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

27. I Want to Help! ASD Clinic on Wednesday mornings (317) 486-2350 1426 Main Street, Speedway, IN 46224

28. 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!

29. Questions?AndThank You!