ANRC Autism Treatment Rater

Discover treatments, top treatments, symptom ratings, top treatments for symptoms, and more!

This app displays the results of the National Survey on Treatment Effectiveness for Autism, conducted by the Autism/Asperger’s Research Program at Arizona State University, led by Prof. James B. Adams. Two scientific papers have already been published on the methodology and results.

Note: Users should check with a doctor in addition to using this app before making medical decisions.

Guideline: The information provided by the Autism Nutrition Research Center on the ANRC app is intended to be used as an informational and educational resource. This content is not meant to substitute a medical professional's advice or act to diagnose or treat an illness or medical condition. Users should seek the advice of their qualified medical physician before making medical decisions. The ratings are from the National Survey on Treatment Effectiveness for Autism, and the Autism Nutrition Research Center cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information included. The Autism Nutrition Research Center strives for the accuracy of the provided information and will update information on an as-needed basis. The Autism Nutrition Research Center does not take responsibility for any decisions taken by users of the ANRC app.

By downloading, or using this app, you assent to this medical disclaimer and agree to hold the Autism Nutrition Research Center legally harmless, understanding that use of the ANRC app does not guarantee that any treatment will be helpful for an individual.
The app provides a detailed evaluation of each treatment, including an Overall Benefit and Overall Adverse Effect score, and the % of people who found it affected any of over 20 symptoms. The app also has a Symptom Search function, so that you can easily search for the top-rated treatments for any of over 20 symptoms, such as language, social interaction, sleep, seizures, etc.

Finally, the app provides a link to the ANRC Treatment Protocol, which is based on a published study by Prof. Adams of a 12- month clinical trial of Comprehensive Nutritional Support for children and adults with autism. That study included 6 different treatments, and the top 4 treatments are included in the ANRC Treatment Protocol.