Rickets treatment improves more than bone health in toddler with autism spectrum disorder: A brief report.
Stalnaker, Leah D;Prasher, Priya;Flesher, Susan;
sage open medical case reports2019Vol. 7pp. 2050313X19870026
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Abstract
Children with autism spectrum disorder have been found to have lower levels of vitamin D than their peers. Our case report supports the hypothesis that vitamin D may be an effective treatment for developmental delay in autism. In addition, we review the literature surrounding vitamin D deficiency as a potential cause of autism spectrum disorder and the role that vitamin D may play in treatment.