Childhood disintegrative disorder

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Alternative medicine

By Mayo Clinic staff

Some parents choose to supplement traditional medical treatments and behavior therapy with alternative therapies.

Complementary therapies may include special diets, vitamin and mineral supplements, art therapy, music therapy, and sensory integration, a therapy technique used by occupational therapists to help children adapt to normal sensory experiences in the environment.

It's important to thoroughly investigate complementary treatment approaches and discuss them with your doctor because there's limited scientific proof that they're effective.

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Sept. 16, 2008

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