Information for submitting an application for study participation.
A. Inclusion criteria:
a. Male or female
b. Age: Over three years of age and under the age of twelve at the time of entry into the study.
c. At least a two-month history of taking a multi-vitamin/mineral supplement, and continuing to take that during the study.
d. No changes in medication, supplements, diet, or behavioral interventions during the study
e. No previous use of NCD zeolite (aka Natural Cellular Defense).
f. Not taking any prescribed chelators for a period of at least one month prior to entry into the study.
g. A teacher or other professional who will complete a baseline and completion evaluation form.
B. Exclusion criteria:
a. Inability to obtain informed consent from subject or subject’s parent or guardian
b. Pregnant or nursing female, prisoner
c. Medical contradications including subjects taking prescribed lithium or who are receiving chemotherapy.
d. Known genetic defect (e.g. Fragile X, Down Syndrome, Tuberous Sclerosis, etc.).
e. Significant prematurity at birth (less than 32 weeks gestation); birthweight significantly below normal for gestational age (SGA- small for gestational age); or diagnosis of cerebral palsy.
f. Residency in the states of Massachusetts or Florida.
To apply for the study send the following information to the study coordinator.
- Contact information: Name, address, phone
- Child's name and birthdate
- Brief description of child's asd and treatment history
After receipt, you'll receive an email with additional information and a copy of the Autism Treatment Evaluation Checklist (ATEC) and the Parent and Teacher's Pervasive Developmental Disorder Behavioural Inventory (PDD-BI).
Click here to continue to the contact form.
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