The Alexander Approach is an extensively researched method of treating autism, based on current scientific findings in the areas of neurology, endocrinology, gastroenterology, biochemistry, nutrition and pediatrics. Instead of strict food elimination diets, the Alexander Approach is directed towards replacing the missing links in autistic biochemistry, upstream of the symptoms, thereby correcting the symptoms. The Alexander Approach is ¥ non-evasive ¥ cost conservative ¥ effectively proven ÒThe Alexander Approach is a huge step forward in the understanding of the pathology and presentation of autism, going where most parents are unable to tread without a science education.Ó The author and researcher, who holds a Science degree in Biochemical Nutrition, is also the parent of an autistic child.