This online article discusses and evaluates the administration of secretin, a hormone involved in digestion, to treat Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD). The research reviewed suggests that secretin is not a useful intervention for individuals with an ASD.

The Association for Science in Autism Treatment (ASAT) is a not-for-profit organization of parents and professionals committed to improving the education, treatment, and care of people with autism. Their website states that the organization’s goal is to “work toward adopting higher standards of accountability for the care, education and treatment of all individuals with autism.”