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Bibliographies:  Alternative & Complementary Medicine & Disabilities

1990-2003

Prepared
November 2003

The purpose of this bibliography is to help consumers and professionals identify books, journal articles, journal titles, articles on the web, and/or web sites, that discuss the subject of Alternative & Complimentary Medicine and Disabilities. Not all of the listed materials are owned by LINC, and, not all of the materials have been reviewed by staff. Materials have been included based on publication date and perceived relevancy, and includes those publications from 1990-2003. If there is an item of interest, please check with LINC, 272-0281, so that we may help you obtain it.

Books:

Alecson, Deborah Golden. (1999). Alternative treatments for children within the autistic spectrum: effective, natural solutions for learning disorders, attention deficits, and autistic behaviors.
Los Angeles, CA : Keats Publishing.

Anderson, N., Peiper, H. (1996). ADD: the natural approach. East Canaan, Conn.: Safe Goods.

Bluestone, Judith. (2002) The Churkendoose Anthology: true stories of triumph over neurological dysfunction: insights into the Holistic Approach to NeuroDevelopment and Learning Efficiency (HANDLE). Seattle WA: The HANDLE Institute.

Debroitner, RK., Hart, A. (1997). Moving beyond ADD/ADHD: an effective, holistic, mind-body approach. Lincolnwood, Ill.: Contemporary books.

Dillard, J., Ziporyn, T. (1998). Alternative medicine for dummies. Foster City, Calif.: IDG Books.

Duncan, B, Davis, MF, Haynes, J, Reed, H, & Meaney, FJ (2001). Past use of complementary and alternative medicine by families of children with special health care needs in southern Arizona. (International Scientific Conference on Complementary, Alternative, and Integrative Medicine Research). Tucson: University of Arizona Health Science Center.


Garber, Stephen W. (1996). Beyond Ritalin : facts about medication and other strategies for helping children, adolescents, and adults with attention deficit disorders. New York : Villard Books.


Goldberg, Burton, Anderson, John W., Trivieri, Larry. (2002). Alternative medicine: the definitive guide. Ten Speed Press.


Kramer, Laura Shapiro. (1996). Uncommon voyage : parenting a special needs child in the world of alternative medicine. Winchester, MA : Faber and Faber, Inc.

Marohn, Stephanie (2002). The Natural Medicine Guide to Autism (The Healthy Mind Guides). CO: Hampton Roads Publishers.

PDR for herbal medicines. (2000). Montvale, NJ: Medical Ergonomics.

Pharmacist’s letter, Prescriber’s letter Eds. (2000). Natural medicines comprehensive database : consensus of current scientific information of practical and clinical importance to health professionals covering herbal medicines, dietary supplements, and other natural medicines (2000).
Stockton, CA: Therapeutic Research Faculty, c2000.

Romm, A., Romm, T. (2000). A natural approach to treating Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. Pownal, VT: Storey Books.

Segen, Joseph C. (1998). Dictionary of alternative medicine. Stamford, CT: Appleton & Lange.

Stevens, Laura. (2000). 12 effective ways to help your ADD/ADHD child : drug-free alternatives for attention-deficit disorders. New York: Avery.

Other interventions. (1999). In M. Waltz, Pervasive Developmental Disorders (pp.201-235). Sebastopol, CA : O’Reilly.

Vickers, Andrew. (1993) Complementary Medicine and Disability: Alternatives for People With Disabling Conditions. San Diego: Singular Publishing.

Weintraub, S. (1997). Natural treatments for ADD and hyperactivity. Pleasant Grove, Utah: Woodland.

Journal Articles:

Carolton, RM., Ente, G., Blum, L. (2000). Rational dosages of nutrients have a prolonged effect on learning disabilities. Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, 6(3), 85-91.

Committee on Children with Disabilities: American Academy of Pediatrics (2001). Counseling families who choose complementary and alternative medicine for their child with chronic illness or disability. Pediatrics., 107(3), 598-601.

Cotter, AC., Camardese, MB., Rigassio, D. (2001). Complementary and alternative medicine approaches to pain management in osteoarthritis. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: state of the art reviews, 15(1), 157-174.

Hendershot, GE. (2003). Mobility limitations and complementary and alternative medicine: are people with disabilities more likely to pray? American Journal of Public Health, 93(7), 1079-80.

Hendrix, E. (1976). The fallacies in the concept of normalization. Mental Retardation, 14(2), 28-29.


Ishizaki, A., Sugama, M., Takeuchi, N. (1999). Usefulness of melatonin for developmental sleep and emotional/behavior disorders—studies of melatonin trial on 50 patients with developmental disorders. No-To-Hattatsu, 31, 428-437.

Kleijnen, J., Knipschild, P. (1992). Ginkgo biloba for cerebral insufficiency. British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology, 34, 352-258.

Mills, N., Allen, J., Carey Morgan, S. (2000). Does Tai Chi/Qi Gong help patients with Multiple Sclerosis? Journal of Bodywork and Movement Therapies, 4, 39-48.

Nickel, RE. (1996). Controversial therapies for young children with developmental disabilities. Infants & Young Children. 8, 29-40.

Nickel, Robert E., Gerlach, Elizabeth King. (2001). The use of complementary and alternative therapies by the families of children with chronic conditions and disabilities. Infants and Young Children, 14(1), 67-78.

Rapley, M., Kiernan, P., & Antaki, C. (1998). Invisible to themselves or negotiating identity? The interactional management of "being intellectually disabled. Disability & Society, 13(5), 807-827.

Rosenbaum P. (2003). Controversial treatment of spasticity: exploring alternative therapies for motor function in children with cerebral palsy. Journal of Child Neurology. Sept.18 Suppl 1:S89-94

Savarimuthu, D., Bunnell, T. (2002). The effects of music on clients with learning disabilities: a literature review. Complementary Therapies in Nursing & Midwifery, 8(3), 160-165.

Spigelblatt, LS. (1995). Alternative medicine: should it be used by children? Current Problems in Pediatrics, 25, 180-188.

Wallcraft, J. (1999). Complementary therapies. Mental Health & Learning Disabilities Care, 2(10), 351-354.

Wong, V., Sun, JG., Wong W. (2001). Traditional Chinese medicine (tongue acupuncture) in children with drooling problems. Pediatric Neurology, 25(1), 47-54.

Wooten, JC, Sparber, A. (2001). Education, information, and research resources. Surveys of complementary and alternative medicine: part IV. Use of alternative and complementary therapies for rheumatologic and other diseases. Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 7(6), 715-721.
(21 references include articles on arthritis, psoriasis, physical disabilities, lung transplant, lupus, cancer therapies, cystic fibrosis, & HIV/AIDS.)

ADHD:

Boris, M., Mandel, FS. (1994). Foods and additives are common causes of the attention deficit hyperactive disorder in children. Annals of Allergy, 72, 462-468.

Brue, AW, Oakland, TD. (2002). Alternative treatments for attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder: does evidence support their use? International Journal of Integrative Medicine, 4(4), 28-20, 32-35.

Carter, CM, Urbanowica, M., Hemsley, R. et al. (1993). Effects of a few food diet in attention deficit disorder. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 69, 564-568.

Lamont, J. (1997). Homeopathic treatment of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder: a controlled study. The British Homeopathic Journal, 86, 196-200.

Lazzaro, I., Gordon E., Whitmont, S. (1998). Quantified EEG activity in adolescent attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Clinical EEG (electroencephalography), 29, 37-42.

Reichenberg-Ullman, J. (1997). Homeopathy for hyperactivity. Latitudes, 2, 2-3.

Slate, SE, Meyer, TL, Burns, WF, Montgomery, DD. (1998). Computerized cognitive training for severely emotionally disturbed children with ADHD. Behavior Modification, 22, 415-437.

Stubberfield, TG, Wray, TA, Parry, TS. (1999). Utilization of alternative therapies in attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Pediatrics and Child Health, 35, 450-453.

Alzheimer's:

Boost brain power and support Alzheimer’s with Ginkgo biloba. (1998).
Alternative Medicine, 24, 12-13.

Kanowski, S., Herrmann, WM., Stephan, K., Wierich W., Horr, R. (1996). Proof of efficacy of the ginkgo biloba special extract Egb 761 in outpatients suffering from mild to moderate primary degenerative dementia of the Alzheimer type or multi-infarct dementia. Pharmacopsychiatry, 29, 47-56.

Oken, BS, Storzbach, DM, Kaye, JA. (1998). The efficacy of ginkgo biloba on cognitive function in Alzheimer disease. Archives of Neurology, 55, 1409-1415.

Autism:

Bernard Rimland. (1987).Vitamin B6 (and magnesium) in the treatment of autism. Autism Research Review International, Vol.1 (4).

Knivesberg, AM, Reichelt, KL, Nodland, M., Hoien, T., (1995). Autistic syndromes and diet: a four year follow-up study of 15 subjects. Scandinavian Journal of Education Research, 39, 223-236.

Joint/Musculoskeletal:

Arnold M, Thornbrough L. (1999). Treatment of musculoskeletal pain with traditional Chinese herbal medicine. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics of North America, 10, 663-672.

Atchison, J., Taub, N., Cotter, A., Tellis, A. (1999). Complementary and alternative medicine treatments for low back pain. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation State Art Review, 13, 561-586.

Berman, BM., Swyers, JP., Ezzo, J. (2000). The evidence for acupuncture as a treatment for rheumatologic conditions. Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America, 26, 103-115.

Boisset, M., Fitzcharles, M. (1994). Alternative medicine use by rheumatology patients in a universal health care setting. Journal of Rheumatology, 21, 148-152.

Borchers, AT., Keen, CL., Stern Js., Gershwin, ME. Inflammation and Native American medicine: the role of botanicals. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 72, 339-347.

Cerrato, PL. (1999). Complementary therapies. Tai chi: a martial art turns therapeutic.
RN, 62, 59-60, 75.

Chopra, A. (2000). Ayurvedic medicine and arthritis. Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America, 26, 133-144.

Field, T., Hernandez-Reif, M., Seligman, S. et al. (1997). Juvenile rheumatoid arthritis: benefits from massage therapy. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 22, 607-617.

Henderson, CJ., Panush, RS. (1999). Diets, dietary supplements, and nutritional therapies in rheumatic disease. Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America, 25, 937-968.

Jonas, BW, Linde, K., Ramirez, G. (2000). Homeopathy and rheumatic disease. Rheumatic Diseases Clinics of North America, 26, 117-123.

Shiflett, S. (1999). Overview of complementary therapies in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Physical medicine and rehabilitation clinics of North America, 10, 521-530.

Journals:

Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine.

FACT (Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies): an evidence-based approach.

The Journal of Alternative & Complementary Medicine

PALAESTRA: Forum of Sport, Physical Education& Recreation For Those With Disabilities.

Articles on the Web:

Mellis, M. Craig.(2002) Is asthma prevention possible with dietary manipulation? MJA 177 (6 Suppl): S78-S80. Retrieved May 5, 2005 from http://www.mja.com.au/public/issues/177_06_160902/mel10238_fm.html.

Othmer, S., Othmer, SF. (1992). EEG biofeedback for attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Retrieved from http://www.eegspectrum.com/Applications/ADHD-ADD/ADHD1992Intro/ October 24, 2003.


Bibliographies and dictionary's

The C-Health Alternative Health Dictionary.
The most comprehensive work on individual alt-med methods that has ever been available to the public.
http://www.canoe.ca/AltmedDictionary/home.html

Children’s Hospital and Health Center, San Diego. General info. about CAM and kids. Retrieved from
http://www.chsd.org/1752.cfm November 13, 2003.

 

Web sites:

Center for Complementary & Alternative Pharmacotherapy (CCAP), Research Centers & Programs, MCPHS Boston. http://www.mcphs.edu/rc/ccap/index.html

EEG Spectrum International. Therapeutic Uses. (Includes ADHD, Autism, Epilepsy, FAS, Stroke, Tourette’s Syndrome, TBI, among others.) http://www.eegspectrum.com/Applications/InfoNetwork

Holistic Kids Pediatric Integrative Medicine Education Project

http://www.holistickids.org/index.html

National Center for Complementary Medicine. http://nccam.nih.gov/

National Center on Physical Activity and Disability. Illinois Center on Health Prevention, Nutrition, Physical Activity and Disability. http://www.ncpad.org/nutrition/

 

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