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The Wycoff Wellness Center provides a unique and thorough process to evaluate children and adults with Autism, PDD or Asperger’s Syndrome. Our process involves the following components:
An initial evaluation visit
Both parents and child are involved in this visit
Provides a complete review of symptoms and past history (completed before visit)
Perform a head-to-toe physical
Coordinate recommended testing (see below)
Initiate basics of a treatment plan
First follow up visit
Typically only with the parents
To discuss results of all testing
Develop a customized treatment plan
Determine need for further testing
Follow up visits
Follow up depends on individual treatment needs
Typically follow up every 2-3 months or as needed often only with the parents
Visits may be done in person, on the telephone or via the Internet (email)
The Wycoff Wellness Center typically would recommend some or all of the following tests. The specific recommended diagnostic testing is an individual decision between a Wycoff Wellness Center provider and patient. Typical testing to be considered includes:
Complete blood count
To assess for anemia and blood cell problems
Chemistry panel:
To assess glucose, electrolytes and liver/kidney function with ammonia level
Thyroid panel:
To assess thyroid metabolism & function
Great Plains Laboratory testing:
Urine organic acid (OAT) test Gluten/Casein peptide test
Comprehensive digestive stool analysis
Immune deficiency panel
Plasma zinc and essential fatty acids
Copper/Zinc profile
Heavy metals—hair analysis
Advanced cholesterol panel
IgG food allergy panel
Porphyrin profile
Streptococcal antibody assessment
Essential fatty acid testing
The Wycoff Wellness Center’s staff will assist you in coordinating the necessary testing. The costs of these tests results may or may not be covered by your insurance plan. Great Plains Laboratory is a Blue Cross/Blue Shield participating provider.
The Wycoff Wellness Center’s providers will customize an individual treatment plan for each patient. Our treatments emphasize natural solutions. Typical treatment may include:
Elimination of foods which containing food dyes and artificial colors
Elimination & treatment of positive food allergies as determined by IgG allergy testing of allergy skin testing:
Gluten free/casein free (GF/CF) diet or Specific Carbohydrate Diet
Sublingual (under-the-tongue) allergy drops
Low Dose Allergy Immunotherapy
Treatment of harmful bacterial overgrowth
GI (gut) treatments
Antifungals
Probiotics
Digestive enzymes
Improving detoxification
Methyl B-12 injections
Appropriate vitamin/mineral supplementation
Glutathione
Chelation to remove heavy metals (oral and intravenous)
Appropriate vitamin and mineral supplementation
Improved immune system regulation
Supplement with a good source of Omega 3 fatty acids
Call today and make your initial appointment for a comprehensive evaluation. Find out if there are biomedical reasons and natural treatments for the symptoms you or your loved one are experiencing. Autism is treatable!
Total cost for this two visit evaluation - $750.00
Follow up visits - $130.00
* Note - Costs of all recommended testing, supplements or other suggested therapies are not included.
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