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‘Cutting edge’ program for children with autism and ADHD rests on razor-thin evidence

Posted on June 18, 2018

Originally published June 18, 2018 by Delaware Public Media
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Brain Balance opened a center in Glen Allen, Virginia, in 2017.
Brain Balance opened a center in Glen Allen, Va., in 2017.

NPR shines a light on the company Brain Balance, which claims its nonmedical, drug-free program helps children with ADHD, autism spectrum disorders, and learning and processing disorders. The company has high consumer satisfaction ratings, but experts in the various disorders have found flaws in the company’s approach and methodology.

Read the full story from Delaware Public Media here.

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