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
Mason Connor, a 5-year-old with nonverbal autism disorder, spoke his first words just three days after taking the inexpensive ...
Autism breakthrough as boy's symptoms are reversed using cheap drug
Mason Connor, a five-year-old nonverbal autistic boy from Arizona, finally said his first words just days after he started ...
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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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Parents say off-label drug helped son with autism speak
After 2-year-old Mason Connor was diagnosed with autism, his parents turn to an off-label drug being studied for its potential to help some kids improve their ability to speak. Dr. Celine Gounder has ...
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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 ...
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Parents say off-label drug helped son with autism speak
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