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List of alternative therapies for developmental and learning disabilities

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Summary

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This list covers alternative therapies for developmental and learning disabilities. None of these therapies are supported by scientific evidence.

Bioenergy therapies

  • Bi-Aura therapy{{cite book
  • Craniosacral therapy
  • Distant healing
  • Electromagnetic Field (EMF) Balancing Technique
  • magnetic field therapy
  • therapeutic touch (TT)
  • Thought Field Therapy (TFT)
  • http://www.challengingbehavior.org/do/resources/documents/rph_program_practices.pdf program practices for social development
  • Alexander technique
  • Chiropractic
  • Feldenkreis
  • Osteopathy
  • Physiotherapy and occupational therapy for learning disabilities
  • Pilates
  • Yoga
  • Zero Balancing

Dietary treatments

  • additive-free diets{{cite book

  • Antifungal medication

  • Ayurvedic medicine

  • B6-magnesium treatment

  • Chelation therapy

  • fatty acids{{cite book

  • Feingold Diet

  • food allergies, multiple chemical sensitivities (diet base)

  • Gluten-free, casein-free diet (GFCF)

  • glyconutritional supplement

  • herbal medicine

  • iron

  • lutein-free diet

  • megavitamins

  • refined sugar-free diet

  • secretin treatment

  • trace minerals, trace elements

  • vaccination (avoidance)

  • zinc

Eclectic approaches

  • Sunflower therapy{{cite journal

Hearing therapies

  • Auditory integration training (AIT), auditory processing training
  • Mozart Effect
  • music therapy
  • Spectral Activated Music of Optimal Natural Structure (SAMONAS)
  • The Tomatis Method{{cite book

Holistic healing

  • Applied Kinesiology
  • crystal therapy
  • flower remedies
  • homeopathy
  • naturopathy

Medical interventions

  • anti-motion sickness medication and other types for Vestibular Dysfunction

Movement-based therapies

  • Brushing technique
  • Developmental Exercise Programme (inhibition of primitive reflexes)
  • Doman method
  • (Psychomotor) patterning
  • Dance Movement Therapy
  • Physio-Neuro Therapy

Pedagogical approaches and policies

  • Full inclusion
  • Gentle Teaching
  • Person Centered Approach (PCA)

Psychosocial interventions

  • Floortime (aka DIR)
  • holding therapy
  • TEACCH

Stress management

  • caffeine-free diet
  • Laughter therapy
  • meditation
  • positive thinking
  • stress management

Student profiling

  • Learning styles

Technological interventions

  • Biofeedback
  • Facilitated Communication Several scientific studies have shown that facilitated communication is quackery by proving that what the Autistic patient "says" is influenced entirely by the facilitater.
  • Fast ForWord

Touch therapies

  • acupressure
  • acupuncture
  • aromatherapy
  • Bowen Technique
  • Brushing and joint compression
  • Emotional Freedom Technique
  • massage
  • reflexology
  • Reiki

Training methods

  • Positive behavior support (PBS)
  • Sensory integration therapy (SIT)
  • Whole Language

Visual approaches

  • Asfedic Tuning (TintaVision)
  • Coloured overlays
  • Dunlop test
  • Harris Filters
  • Intuitive Colorimeter
  • Irlen Syndrome
  • Optim-Eyes
  • Prism glasses
  • Tinted lenses, ChromaGen lenses
  • Visual Tracking Magnifier

Emerging therapies

  • Dolphin Assisted Therapy
  • Hypnotherapy
  • Light and Colour Therapy

References

References

  1. "Webglimpse.cgi | Quackwatch".
  2. addressing challenging behavior
  3. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Doman-Delacato treatment of neurologically handicapped children. Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 1968; 49:183-186.
  4. [http://www.americanhealthjournal.com/brain-videos/learning-disabilities-video/ American Health Journal]
  5. (16 September 2004). "Facilitated Communication | Quackwatch".
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