I support the development of experimental treatments that are grounded on theory as long as practitioners and researchers do not jump the gun and present the treatment as a validated and effective method before there is compelling scientific evidence that the treatment works. For this reason, I’m always excited when I see well conducted research studies of experimental treatments, as these studies help clarify whether such experimental treatments are effective or not. This week I was particularly excited when I read one study examining the effectiveness of an alternative treatment for autism disorder. Specifically, a study conducted in Australia examined the effectiveness of an enzyme supplement for the treatment of children with an autism. Read More