Dr. Marvin Anderson in Phoenix, AZ speaking with Dr. Sandra Cabot regarding autism (these will open in a new window.)
Autism What is it? Part 1 of 4. (10:04 min)
Preventing Autism Vital Strategies. Part 2 of 4 (11:08 Min)
Autism and the Gut/Brain Connection. Part 3 of 4 (11:06 Min)
Therapies for Autism. Part 4 of 4 (12:41 Min)
Dr. Marvin D. Anderson, who lives on a small family garden-farm in Cedar, has written a book that describes a treatment protocol and lifestyle changes that are showing promise in the prevention and treatment of autism. Dr. Anderson is pictured with his wife, Jill, and one of their goats. Photo by Kristine Morris
Connecting with animals is just one method Anderson can use when meeting with autistic children.
“One of the main things I do is clean up their diet, and then basically what I do is work on the gastrointestinal tract,” Anderson said, who also specializes in nutrition.
Magdeline, left, and Teresa are two donkeys among the animals Dr. Marvin Anderson uses as part of treating patients with Autism.