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Published: October 9, 2007

Doctor urges 3-level plan of treatment

By Heather Warlick

Contrary to the belief held by many mainstream physicians, Dr. Bryan Jepson and his associates believe much can be done to help autistic children get better.

Jepson, an Austin, Texas , physician, father of an autistic child and specialist in treating autism, said the disorder produces many symptoms. He thinks treating those symptoms can improve the prognosis for the millions of children who have varying degrees of a...

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