Children with autism may see speech improvements with off-label prescription drug
An off-label prescription drug has been shown to help children with autism gain the ability to speak. Leucovorin is used for ...
Parents say nonverbal son spoke after trying off-label drug for chemo side effects
The theory behind leucovorin's use for autism postulates that some children have a blockage in the transport of folic acid into the brain that potentially contributes to neurological symptoms.
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21st annual Autism Extravaganza aims to deepen understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder
ABILENE, Texas — Region 14 Education Service Center hosted the 21st annual Autism Extravaganza. It was a free community event to help deepen the understanding of Autism Spectrum Disorder for anyone ...
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Autism Symptoms and Diagnosis
The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, according to the DSM-5, involve challenges with social skills, communication, sensory processing, and restrictive or repetitive behaviors. Like many ...
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Parents say son with autism was nonverbal until trying an off-label drug that treats chemo side effects
Doctors can currently only prescribe the drug for autism off-label, which means repurposing a drug approved for one condition to treat another. "We've done the science, and the next step is that ...