ARI board member Robert Hendren, DO, discusses approaches for appropriately supporting symptoms of Autism and related conditions in adults.
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Dr. Robert L. Hendren, specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of neurodevelopmental disorders such as pervasive developmental, bipolar, schizophrenia spectrum and impulse control disorders. In his research, he studies pharmacology and nutrition in treating autism, and the biological effects of nutritional supplementation including vitamin B12, vitamin D, Omega-3 fatty acids. Learn more about Dr. Hendren
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