The Council for Nutritional and Environmental Medicine (CONEM) announces the launch of the International Journal of Autism Challenges and Solutions, an initiative as the Arab world’s premier peer-reviewed English-language scientific journal dedicated to autism. Led by a distinguished editorial team comprising eight esteemed members, including Dr. Geir Bjørklund, MD, CONEM’s founder and president, alongside two […]
Zinc, Copper, and Autism Spectrum Disorder
Joint Research Research indicates that children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appear to be at risk for zinc (Zn) deficiency, copper (Cu) toxicity, and often disturbed metallothionein system functioning (1-4). Working with international researchers, the following is a summary of our work. Li et al. (2014) investigated the serum levels of Zn and Cu in 60 […]
What is Autism Spectrum Disorder?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can cause significant social, communication and behavioral challenges. This video explores the previous and updated diagnostic criteria for ASD according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM). In 2013 was the new edition of this manual published (DSM-5). The DSM-5 redefined the autism spectrum […]