parents and doctors to address changes. Integrative practitioners build more time into their appointments with patients; the nature of this kind of practice demands it. My patients know they can contact my offi ce 24/7 for help. Kids move up and down on the autism spectrum as time goes on. A child’s response to a specifi c therapy may change. Kids tire of taking supplements, so compliance with a new treatment may be challenging. Children can be exposed to different toxins. Parents must feel free to keep in touch with us so that we can help them implement their treatment program. We’ve learned a lot over the years (especially from other parents) about different solutions to common problems.
A quote attributed to Hippocrates, the father of medicine, sums up the integrative medicine approach: “Cure sometimes, heal often, comfort always.” Wise words for both practitioners and parents as they attempt the complex task of restoring balance and healing to an ASD child.
Joseph Cannizzaro, MD has been practicing pediatrics in Central Florida for over 40 years. As a classically- trained primary care physician who practices functional medicine, Dr. Cannizzaro believes
that integrative medicine can bring conventional and complementary healing modalities together, creating a highly personalized and high-touch healing environment. Call Cannizzaro Integrative Pediatric Center at 321-280-5867 for a meet & greet with Dr. Cannizzaro and to learn more about the membership model available to his patients.
Multi-Disciplinary Approach to Autism
at a time, and can give options when one therapy ceases to work or a child moves up and down on the spectrum. Here are disciplines I often recommend to families with autistic children and the reasons why they can be valuable.
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Aquatic Therapy: Helps manage stress, coordinate motor systems, and promote sensory integration.
Aromatherapy: Essential oils have mood-altering properties. The scents can relieve stress and improve cognitive function. EOs uniquely address underlying emotional needs of children who cannot express themselves well.
Biofeedback or Neurofeedback Therapy: Addresses symptoms of anxiety, stress, and ADHD, especially the inattentive and hyperactive/ impulsive type. No known side effects.
Chiropractic: Correcting misalignments in the spine helps restore balance and function to the digestive system, immune system and central nervous system.
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT): Helps children overcome fears, anxiety, and depression. Also helps regulate emotions and improve impulse control, which reduces challenging behavior.
Drama Therapy: Facilitates social connection. Helps children take on and practice new roles as stories are created through actions and rehearsing new behaviors.
Homeopathy: Natural, non-invasive therapies that support detoxifi cation and physical, mental, and emotional symptoms.
Integrated Play Groups: Promote socialization, communication, play, and imagination while building relationships with typical peers and siblings in natural settings.
Occupational Therapy: Increases an individual’s functional independence.
Oriental Medicine: Ancient system of healing that uses personalized acupressure/acupuncture, food therapy and herbal medicine programs to reduce or eliminate the physical, mental, and emotional symptoms of a child.
Sensory Integration: Addresses diffi culties with processing information through the senses.
Service Dogs: Impressive results with nonverbal children, sensory and anxiety issues, stimming behavior, and pica (eating non-food items).
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