Review: Chiropractic care for autism
In addition to impacting the child and family’s quality of life, recent estimates place the lifetime cost for an individual with autism spectrum disorder at $3.2 million.
Researchers at Life Chiropractic College West, in Hayward, California, reviewed the evidence for chiropractic treatment.
First, the details.
- A systematic review of the literature revealed a total of 5 articles.
- 3 case reports
- 2 studies
And, the results.
- The literature is lacking on documenting the chiropractic care of children with ASD.
- Preliminary studies indicate that the chiropractic adjustment may have benefit.
The bottom line?
The authors concluded, “Given the ineffectiveness of pharmaceutical agents, a trial of chiropractic care for sufferers of autism is prudent and warranted.”
A review published in 2006 focuses on the results of one study of 26 people. Based on this limited evidence, it hypothesizes a role for chiropractic
OK, but what is that role, exactly?
Until somebody documents the specific “benefits” of chiropractic in autism, ineffective existing therapies are not a reason to use other therapies without scientific medical justification.
11/6/11 19:52 JR
