Intravenous secretin for autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
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...Currently, secretin is not to be recommended as an evidence-based treatment for individuals with ASD.7 Another such example is hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT)....
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...Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut are 2 forms of treatment-resistant epilepsy that are associated with intellectual disability, and are commonly comorbid with ASD.17 This association is further supported by the coexistence of both epilepsy and ASD in individuals with Rett, Angelman, Dup15q, and Landau Kleffner syndromes.18 Thus, it is not surprising that studies conducted in the treatment-resistant epilepsy population have observed the potential benefit of CBD on behavioral symptoms of ASD.19 The US FDA urges caution when interpreting anecdotal reports of use of CBD in children with ASD....
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...We urge physicians to be familiar with the current state of the evidence, be able to have conversations with families and patients about the level of support, and be aware of the limitations that exist if choosing to recommend CBD as a treatment for children with ASD....
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...The role of cannabis in seizure disorders dates back thousands of years, yet it was not until recently that RCTs have demonstrated the safety and efficacy of cannabidiol using Epidiolex (oral cannabidiol).14-16 It is important to mention that it is estimated that 25% of children with treatment-resistant epilepsy have comorbid ASD....
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...Weak recommendations imply that a parent’s choices will vary according to their beliefs and preferences.26 As of today, the existing evidence does not support that CBD should be recommended as a treatment for ASD....
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...Behaviour scales (for example, the Child Behavior Checklist (Achenbach 1991)) 5....
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