Parents say son with autism was nonverbal until trying an off-label drug that treats chemo side effects
The theory behind leucovorin's use for autism postulates that some children have a blockage in the transport of folic acid into the brain that potentially contributes to neurological symptoms.
Nonverbal autistic child says first words after taking generic drug given to chemo patients
One family’s breakthrough may provide hope for thousands of parents who’ve been told their children will never talk. When ...
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Old drug leucovorin shows promise in helping nonverbal autistic children speak
Leucovorin, a drug for chemo side effects, may aid speech in nonverbal autistic children by allowing folic acid into the ...
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Nonverbal autistic child says first words after taking generic drug given to chemo patients
When their son, Mason, now 5, was diagnosed with nonverbal autism at 2 1/2 years old, the Connor family was determined to find something to help him speak. After multiple failed treatments ...
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Old drug leucovorin shows promise in helping nonverbal autistic children speak
A drug used to treat the side effects of chemotherapy could be the answer to parents of children who have autism and are nonverbal. Leucovorin (pronounced “loo-kuh-vaw-ruhn”), which ...