Philosophy & Approach

The mission of this practice is to offer the safest, most effective and state of the science treatments available for individuals in whom mitochondrial, gastrointestinal, nutritional, biochemical, metabolic and immune issues have been demonstrated in both autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. 

Dr. Traver has focused his practice on treating autism for the past twenty years. Many, but not all, of the families who arrive at our practice have had a member diagnosed with a neurodevelopmental condition. This includes, but is not limited to, Autistic Spectrum Disorders and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.This practice focuses on the testing and treatment of the biological and medical conditions often associated with these diagnoses. Although not comprehensive, the list below is a sample of some of the conditions with which people arrive at our practice.

Autistic Spectrum Disorders

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

Behavioral and Cognitive Challenges

Chromosomal deletions and duplications

Developmental Delays

Down Syndrome

Emotional regulation and self-regulation challenges 

Fetal Alcohol Syndrome

Fragile X Syndrome

Gastrointestinal Dysfunction, e.g. constipation

Immune dysregulation

Learning Disabilities

Mitochondrial Dysfunction

PANDAS, PANS, CANS, PITANDS

Processing Disorders

Sensory Issues

Sleep disturbances

Tic and Tourette’s Disorders

It is becoming compellingly clear that to curb the rising tide of individuals afflicted with the wide variety of neurodevelopmental conditions medical professionals encounter, focus must include prevention. 

There is a growing understanding that many of these conditions appear to have as part of their origins aspects which involve both the pre-conception as well as the prenatal periods of a woman’s life. Therefore, for both preventative reasons related to future pregnancies as well as personal health issues related to the woman, this practice focuses on addressing a woman’s status during these periods. Because of this, a separate arm of the practice is devoted exclusively to testing women who are faced with a variety of health-related conditions. 

At the intake, individualized testing is recommended based on the patient’s history and physical. Although patients may share common testing, the final decision for which tests to order is based on the person’s history and physical. All tests are reviewed in detail at the follow up appointment, where a copy of each test is given to the family.