Autism is a biological disease, not a psychiatric one. We treat Autism by first identifying, then aiding and supplementing the malfunctioning metabolic pathways in your child's body. Our motto is "Remove, Replenish, and Repair!" 

First, we REMOVE harmful elements from environment and diet. Next, we REPLENISH the body with the deficient nutrients, enzymes, essential fatty acids and protective gut flora. Then, we REPAIR the malfunctioning  biochemistry, detoxification pathways, and immune system.

Gluten and casein free diets, and other special diets are used by many physicians in the treatment of Autism. One of the first steps of any of our treatment programs is "cleaning up the gut!" Dr. Duke seeks to REMOVE what is harmful to the body, including sugars, junk food, and preservatives. We advocate for an organic diet.

Please go to a great web-based resource for more detailed information, at TACA.

Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is an empirically-based discipline devoted to the understanding and improvement of human behavior. ABA focuses on objectively defined, observable behaviors that are of social significance to the learner. It seeks to improve the behavior under study while showing a reliable relationship between the procedures that are employed and the behavioral improvement.  ABA uses the methods of science which includes description, quantification, and analysis. Behavior specialist employ a multi-faceted treatment approach to assist your child in recovering from Autism and other developmental disabilities.

RDI is an intervention developed by Steven Gutstein that targets social interaction and dynamic thinking. RDI helps children on the spectrum to become flexible thinkers, adapting more easily to constantly changing environments. The most exciting aspect of RDI  is the attention centered on the formation of real and lasting friendships by our children!

There are many opportunities for RDI in Georgia!

For more information Check out Jennifer Perry's website!

Here, Jennifer Perry explains the difference between ABA and RDI and you can make an informed choice for your child.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapyis using oxygen under pressure to treat dormant or damaged brain tissue. During a treatment in our chamber, the oxygen in your child's bloodstream is increased in two ways. One, the atmospheric pressure increases to the equivalent of about 11 feet under water, which concentrates the oxygen molecules inside the chamber.  Second, I recommend adding an oxygen concentrator. Together, we can raise the oxygen content to about 24-28%, which is as increase over the usual 21% O2 concentration of our atmosphere.

To find out more about Hyperbaric Oxygen, ask Dr. Duke today!

Check out The Oxygen Revolution by Paul Harch and Virginia McCullough for more information! This is one of our favorite books. 

We are here to awaken your child;  this is our passion. You should learn as much as you can about Autism. You can accomplish this through reading books, contacting our local support group, trusted websites, or contacting our office. We look forward to answering your questions.

I recommend viewing Dr. Neubrander's website for further info on Methyl B-12. 

MB 12 is the key to healing many of our children!  Dr. Neubrander pioneered the research into this biomedical pathway.  Please view his website for informative parent videos.

I recommend the following websites:  Mothering.com,   Generation Rescue,

or Saying No to Vaccines,  or Vaccine News. These are a few sites that use real science to support their arguments.

Our beliefs here are, First do no Harm! We figure we can always vaccinate later if we wish, but we can never take a vaccine back once given. Every child requires unique thought and decisions!