Table 2 The perceived roles of CAM in ASD management
Parameter | Category | N (%) |
|---|---|---|
Specialized food such as gluten-free and casein-free diet can help in treating ASD | No | 1,017 (23.6%) |
Yes | 1,254 (29.1%) | |
Do not know | 2,040 (47.3%) | |
Art therapy (such as drawing) can help in treating ASD | No | 403 (9.3%) |
Yes | 2,975 (69.0%) | |
Do not know | 933 (21.6%) | |
Exercises can help in treating ASD | No | 452 (10.5%) |
Yes | 2,888 (67.0%) | |
Do not know | 971 (22.5%) | |
Massage therapy can help in treating ASD | No | 1,151 (26.7%) |
Yes | 1,419 (32.9%) | |
Do not know | 1,741 (40.4%) | |
Supplements such as omega 3 and vitamin D can help in treating ASD | No | 709 (16.4%) |
Yes | 1,980 (45.9%) | |
Do not know | 1,622 (37.6%) | |
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) can help in treating ASD | No | 929 (21.5%) |
Yes | 796 (18.5%) | |
Do not know | 2,586 (60.0%) | |
Limiting electronic devices usage by children can help in treating or preventing ASD | No | 903 (20.9%) |
Yes | 2,388 (55.4%) | |
Do not know | 1,020 (23.7%) | |
Which of the following traditional CAM do you think can help in treating patients with ASD | Camel’s milk | 633 (14.7%) |
Zamzam | 1,466 (34.0%) | |
Holy Quran (Shaikh) | 1,360 (31.5%) | |
Herbal mixture, Murrah, Honey, Black seeds | 507 (11.8%) | |
Cauterization | 259 (6.0%) | |
Cupping | 367 (8.5%) | |
I do not think these traditional CAM could help in treating ASD | 2,323 (53.9%) |