Psychiatrist for Adult Aspergers Eval, w Functional Medicine Approach to Meds
Can anyone recommend a psychiatrist for an adult Aspergers evaluation & treatment?
The adult patient had some stool testing done and found he was very high in some gut bacteria that are also found high in Aspergers patients. He also has persistent challenges in social situations. So we are looking for someone to do an evaluation and recommend treatment if appropriate (meds / vitamins / social skills classes).
Has anyone found a psychiatrist / physician that is knowledgeable about and might tackle the issue from a bacteria / functional medicine perspective? This angle seems to be very new, not yet proven, & few practicing (non-research) psychiatrists thinking about it from this perspective.
Any thoughts on the UCSF STAR clinic for an adult? Seems to be a long wait for an evaluation. Wondering if it is worth the wait.
Alternately, any thoughts on these community providers: Melinda Young (Lafayette), Phyllis Cath (SF), Madeleine Lansky (SF), Laura Davies (SF)
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Functional Medicine goes under the heading of 'Nutrition', you get your specific metabolic pathways charted and are told what supplements (vitamins, minerals, amino acids, etc) are required to make it better. Mental and emotional traits are considered in such an evaluation. Psychological help is important but I don't think you're going to find a psychiatrist with a dual specialty. I've been very pleased with Susan Blanc of Kitchen Table Remedies, who walked me through the functional medicine testing and results. I personally use Homeopathy to deal with mental health issues. I'm so pleased with the very personal and individual treatment from the Functional Medicine, it was an eye opener. Good luck.