Autism & G.I. Issues Family Talk

Dr. Buie treats the underlying medical symptoms that many experts think are just autism behaviors. For instance, if a child on the spectrum is self-injurious, generally a psychiatrist may prescribe anti-psychotic medication. Dr. Buie believes that self injury is a non verbal or limited verbal child dealing with pain and looks at possible underlying acid reflux or other gastroenterology malady. When he treats the underlying issue the behavior usually ends.

GI & Autism Talk

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