Cerebral Folate Deficiency
The importance of folate (vitamin B9) in the development and function of the nervous system has been well known for many years. Maternal folate deficiency has been linked to neural tube defects such as spina bifida and it is for this reason that women of childbearing age are advised to take a multivitamin with folate. Most foods containing wheat are fortified with a man-made form of folate known as folic acid. While folic acid may be easily converted to the biologically active form of folate found in nature (5-methyltetrahydrofolate, or 5MTHF) by some people, many have difficulty...
Read MoreKeeping the “Happy” in Holidays
The holidays are a time for joy and celebration…until they’re not. Large, noisy gatherings, disruptions in routine, and travel can be very stressful for a person with autism and, by extension, for the entire family. With strategic planning and preparation, the experience can be much more enjoyable for everyone. Home for the Holidays If you are able to celebrate the holidays in your own home, your child will have the option of retreating to his or her bedroom and other comforting areas when in need of a break from the action. Sleeping in a familiar bed, being surrounded by...
Read MoreAutism
The Center for Autism Research and Education was founded in 2003 in order to combine both state of the art clinical practice and innovative research. Dr. Cindy Schneider and the staff at CARE welcome the challenge, joy, and fulfillment of working with individuals with autism and their families. We believe that every patient can achieve a higher level of health. The CARE protocol is individualized to meet the needs of each patient, but the underlying philosophy of our treatment remains the same–Give the body what it needs to heal, avoid the foods and toxins that are not...
Read MoreAnswering Questions, Questioning Answers
The greatest hurdle to progress in autism research has been the unwillingness of so many to accept a paradigm shift. Autism is treatable. Children with autism are medically ill, not psychologically challenged. Identifying and eliminating problematic foods, chemicals, and toxins while correcting nutritional deficiencies and providing the nutrients necessary for normal growth and development is a reasonable and effective strategy. It is critical that parents become educated and informed medical consumers. Answering questions and questioning answers captures the essence of our...
Read MoreCindy Schneider, MD
Dr. Cindy Schneider – Center for Autism Research and Education Dr. Cindy Schneider is the Medical Director of CARE, the Center for Autism Research and Education. Her integrative medical practice is dedicated to individuals with autism and related neurological and immune disorders. Her areas of special interest include treatment of the immune, gastrointestinal, and metabolic aspects of autism and the identification of environmental toxins contributing to the autism epidemic. She has designed and implemented multiple research studies and collaborated with researchers worldwide. Dr....
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