A critical overview of new treatments in ADHD and ASD, presented with a balanced perspective. How is evidence established? How can we determine which treatments are worth pursuing and which are not?
External Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation (ETNS)
Stimulates the first branch of the cranial nerve, increasing noradrenaline — aims to have similar results to the mechanism of some ADHD medication.
Leucovorin to Treat ASD
Aims to treat core autism symptoms, including communication, language, and repetitive behaviours.
Non-Violent Resistance, treatment for ADHD
Aims to treat externalizing behaviors such as impulsivity and oppositional behaivour
Genetic Testing to predict which medication would work
Aims to inform doctors which medication is more likely to work, and what side effects would be expected for particular patient