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Omega-3 and Vitamin E Show Potential for Autistic Speech

Posted By Dr. Mercola | August 21 2009 | 1598 views

A combination of omega-3 fats and vitamin E may lead to speech improvements in autistic children with verbal disorders.

Verbal apraxia is a speech disorder common in autism, and an estimated 50 percent of children with autism have apraxia. It is a complex syndrome that affects neurologic function.

According to new research, daily doses of omega-3 and vitamin E were associated with improvements in speech, imitation, eye contact, and behavior.

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