Study of Chiropractic and Neuromuscular Reeducation as a Treatment for Autism Symptoms

We aim to describe and illustrate the roles of spinal manipulative therapy and neuromuscular reeducation in autistic children at a CAM university health center with regard to the following: 1. To measure the safety and efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy for the autism spectrum disorders 2. To measure the safety and efficacy of spinal manipulative therapy and neuromuscular reeducation for the treatment of the autism spectrum disorders 3. To begin to establish or debunk debated SMT treatment for autism 4. To evaluate, gauge, and improve current autism assessment tools by exploring face validity of the measures as indicated by ongoing data collection