Dr. Miriam Jang

One of the leading doctors in the Defeat Autism Now! movement, Dr. Miriam Jang decided to focus all of her professional attention on autism research and treatment after her own son was diagnosed with the disorder. In her writing and presentations, Dr. Miriam Jang blends her medical understanding of autism’s causes, effects, and treatments with insights from her personal fight to support her son. Along with the other doctors involved in Defeat Autism Now!, Dr. Miriam Jang believes that there is a genetic component involved in the onset of autism. Individuals with autism are unable to detoxify heavy metals and chemical toxins from their bodies. This genetic inability results in the accumulation of mercury and other toxins, which in turn causes a wide array of other biochemical events within the individual’s body. According to Dr. Miriam Jang, the most important treatment for autism is a dietary change that parents can give their children within the home. Dr. Jang recommends that all parents who have a child with autism immediately switch that child to a gluten- and casein-free diet. This treatment alone can help alleviate some of the symptoms of autism, depending on how quickly and how completely it is accomplished. From her own experience, Dr. Miriam Jang knows the emotional, practical, and financial difficulties of treating a child with autism. Acknowledging that the laboratory work involved in autism treatment often creates a heavy financial burden, Dr. Miriam Jang has identified which tests should be completed first. These include a liver function test and a chemical panel, which together can provide a strong baseline for treatment choices while revealing more about a child’s overall diagnosis and prognosis. Before beginning her career, Dr. Miriam Jang earned an honors degree in biochemistry and completed medical school. Taking the National Medical Licensing Examination after medical school, Dr. Miriam Jang ranked in the 95th percentile. She practiced family and emergency medicine for 15 years before turning her focus to autism treatments.