What is Customized Autism Treatment?
C.A.T. is a treatment method for children with autism spectrum disorder. It involves identifying the source of each presenting symptom of autism, and developing an individualized protocol for repairing impaired metabolic processes through the completion of supplementing nutritional deficiencies. The C.A.T. method is based on the extensive analysis of advanced laboratory testing. Rooted in the field of biologically-based practices, this groundbreaking approach blends data with an understanding of various metabolic disorders and scientific mechanisms. Upon completion of the preliminary testing, and after submitting the questionnaire, the patient will be invited to the C.A.T. Center in Israel for a series of broad-spectrum laboratory tests.
Alternatively, laboratory test kits will be delivered to the patient. Lab tests may include: Heavy Metal Hair Testing: Hair element analysis provides information regarding recent and ongoing exposure to potentially toxic metals and time-averaged status of specific nutrient elements. Analytes Tested: Aluminum, Antimony, Arsenic, Barium, Beryllium, Bismuth, Cadmium, Cesium, Chromium, Cobalt, Copper, Lead, Manganese, Mercury, Nickel, Palladium, Platinum, Selenium, Silver, Tellurium, Thallium, Thorium, Tin, Titanium, Tungsten, Uranium, Vanadium, Zinc. Red Blood Cell (RBC) Element Testing: RBC element tests are used to assess the status of essential elements with important intracellular functions, such as magnesium, copper, and zinc. Deficiencies or excesses of these essential elements affect numerous metabolic processes. RBC element analysis is also useful for the assessment of ongoing or recent exposure to specific toxic metals – including arsenic, cadmium, lead, methylmercury, and thallium—that accumulate preferentially in erythrocytes. Food Intolerance (Immunoglobulin G (IgG)) Testing: IgG tests help to identify chronic neurological, gastrointestinal, and movement disorders. These antibodies are present in all body fluids as a first line of defense against infection, but do not release histamine or produce allergic hypersensitivity reactions such as itching, hives, and sneezing. They may, conversely, yield subtle immune effects such as bloating, mood changes, and fatigue. Blood Testing: Blood and additional laboratory tests may be performed. The C.A.T. Center will keep the patient informed of all testing recommendations. Advanced Stool Testing: A unique stool test based on DNA analysis that can precisely identify pathogens (i.e., bacteria, parasites, and viruses) using a single stool fungus and bacterial genes. Learn more at natautism.com.