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PEDIATRICS Vol. 107 No. 3 March 2001, pp. 598-601

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF PEDIATRICS:
Counseling Families Who Choose Complementary and Alternative Medicine for Their Child With Chronic Illness or Disability

Committee on Children With Disabilities

The use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) to treat chronic illness or disability is increasing in the United States. This is especially evident among children with autism and related disorders. It may be challenging to the practicing pediatrician to distinguish among accepted biomedical treatments, unproven therapies, and alternative therapies. Moreover, there are no published guidelines regarding the use of CAM in the care of children with chronic illness or disability. To best serve the interests of children, it is important to maintain a scientific perspective, to provide balanced advice about therapeutic options, to guard against bias, and to establish and maintain a trusting relationship with families. This statement provides information and guidance for pediatricians when counseling families about CAM.

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Statement of reaffirmation:

AAP Publications Retired and Reaffirmed

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