For some children with autism, folate metabolism may play a role in symptoms. Leucovorin (folinic acid) is one option we may discuss as part of a personalized MeRT® treatment plan — never as a stand-alone service.
Folate is essential for healthy brain function. Some children with autism have been found to have folate receptor antibodies that can interfere with folate reaching the brain. Leucovorin (folinic acid) is a form of folate that may bypass that specific pathway for some individuals. This research area is associated with pediatric neurologist Dr. Richard Frye, who has published and spoken on folate metabolism and cerebral folate deficiency in autism.
Leucovorin is not prescribed for every child, and it is never offered as a stand-alone service at Brain Treatment Center Michigan. Where relevant, qEEG findings and clinical history inform whether it's worth discussing as part of a child's personalized MeRT plan.
If leucovorin appears relevant to your child's situation, we recommend discussing it with your child's regular physician, who can prescribe and monitor it appropriately.
Want to know whether this is relevant to your child's situation? Our physician team can discuss it as part of your evaluation.
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