The idea of "reversing" autism symptoms is promising but should be understood in the context of managing symptoms rather than curing the condition
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Reversal of autism symptoms among dizygotic twins: A case report
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Re: Reversal of autism symptoms among dizygotic twins: A case report
#22This is a terrible headline for an already over-editoralised paper. The entire study revolves around 2 people (twins) and thus no statistics can be performed. Statistics is careful to prune away hypothesises but I am happy to state that this paper is wrong based on its lack of care and shitty title.
The description suggests ABA therapy + diet. ABA therapy does in fact improve the percieved symptoms of autism, but it also tends to leave the patient traumatised for life.
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#23"The twins underwent behavioural analysis, speech therapy and a strict gluten-free diet and nutrition programme as part of the trial to reduce inflammation." "The diet was casein-free, a protein found in milk; low-sugar; had no artificial colours or dyes; zero ultra-processed foods; primarily organic; and locally sourced." Once again, this shows how important a balanced microbiome is for good lealth.
Do we have good evidence for the things that they avoided being harmful to one’s microbiome?
Especially the organic and locally sourced part I would think is very unlikely to have good evidence.
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#24"The twins underwent behavioural analysis, speech therapy and a strict gluten-free diet and nutrition programme as part of the trial to reduce inflammation." "The diet was casein-free, a protein found in milk; low-sugar; had no artificial colours or dyes; zero ultra-processed foods; primarily organic; and locally sourced." Once again, this shows how important a balanced microbiome is for good lealth.
Let's say I almost got into an accident and I did two things: use my brakes and close my eyes. Does that mean that closing your eyes is good for curing a rash?
Re: Reversal of autism symptoms among dizygotic twins: A case report
#25This is a terrible headline for an already over-editoralised paper. The entire study revolves around 2 people (twins) and thus no statistics can be performed. Statistics is careful to prune away hypothesises but I am happy to state that this paper is wrong based on its lack of care and shitty title. The description suggests ABA therapy + diet. ABA therapy does in fact improve the percieved symptoms of autism, but it…
Re: Reversal of autism symptoms among dizygotic twins: A case report
#26Aside from the methodological concerns (very valid) this is also published in a set of journals of controversial repute: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MDPI
Re: Reversal of autism symptoms among dizygotic twins: A case report
#27I see no mention in the article of a control group. Maybe repeated autism tests have fluctuating outcomes in young untreated patients as well.
It's not really a scientific study. More of a story about some parents who threw the kitchen sink of hippy treatments (including homeopathy) at their kids by reading books, listening to podcasts(?), and hiring lots of specialists.
Maybe the conclusion should be "autism symptoms reversed after highly motivated parents did everything they could think of".
Re: Reversal of autism symptoms among dizygotic twins: A case report
#28This is a terrible headline for an already over-editoralised paper. The entire study revolves around 2 people (twins) and thus no statistics can be performed. Statistics is careful to prune away hypothesises but I am happy to state that this paper is wrong based on its lack of care and shitty title. The description suggests ABA therapy + diet. ABA therapy does in fact improve the percieved symptoms of autism, but it…
ABA is based on the same underlying research that gay conversion therapy uses.
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