I'm seeing this story everywhere
. According to a recent study, 1 in 54 children in the US has autism spectrum disorder (ASD), which is a significant increase from 2010
. The same study also shows that treatment for ASD can be super costly - up to $1 million per year
.
Meanwhile, leucovorin's potential benefits are still unclear
. The FDA has approved it for treating CFD, but not explicitly for autism
. I've looked at the stats on leucovorin's side effects, and they're pretty alarming - 30-40% of people experience nausea and vomiting
.
I checked out some charts on ASD treatment outcomes, and they're not looking great
. Only about 20% of kids with ASD have achieved significant improvements in their symptoms
. The rest are still dealing with challenges like social skills delays and communication issues
.
It's interesting that the AAP recommends against routine use of leucovorin for autism, but some families may still be drawn to it due to misinformation
. As Dr. Brumback said, "To have autism is not to be pitied; it's not to be seen as something that a family should be embarrassed about—it's part of life"
.
Here are some stats on ASD prevalence by age group:
* Under 3 years: 1 in 140
* 4-17 years: 1 in 54
* 18+ years: 1 in 100
And here are the top 5 most common comorbidities with ASD:
1. ADHD (70%)
2. Anxiety disorders (40%)
3. Depression (30%)
4. Sleep problems (25%)
5. Epilepsy (15%)
These numbers and charts are just a reminder that there's still so much we don't know about autism
. Let's keep pushing for more research and evidence-based treatments
!
Meanwhile, leucovorin's potential benefits are still unclear
I checked out some charts on ASD treatment outcomes, and they're not looking great
It's interesting that the AAP recommends against routine use of leucovorin for autism, but some families may still be drawn to it due to misinformation
Here are some stats on ASD prevalence by age group:
* Under 3 years: 1 in 140
* 4-17 years: 1 in 54
* 18+ years: 1 in 100
And here are the top 5 most common comorbidities with ASD:
1. ADHD (70%)
2. Anxiety disorders (40%)
3. Depression (30%)
4. Sleep problems (25%)
5. Epilepsy (15%)
These numbers and charts are just a reminder that there's still so much we don't know about autism