Lithium levels have been found to be extremely low in ASD cases. It was very low for us as well. We have been supplementing low dose lithium for a year. Among other things lithium is important for mB12 transport and we do MB12 shots which have great efficacy for us. It is also prescribed as a mood stabilizer. We just switched from ionic lithium to lithium orotate.

http://www.thelithiumdoctor.com/

I found this link today that is specific to Lithium Orotate, it doesn't speak to traditional Lithium in any great detail accept to briefly mention the side effects. I found it to be very helpful as we are continuing our journey. At this point we are very happy with the results that we have seen. I trust that this link will be helpful to you.

Hi Christopher,
I hadn't either until I visited my local health food, natural store and the owner who is severely ADHD, among other things, which honestly were not even remotely apparent. If he hadn't told me I would have never guessed. Anyway, he asked me several questions about Isaiah and then recommended Lithium Orotate, a B12 supplement, and DMAE(which we are no longer using). Here is a link regarding Lithium Orotate and the results that other parents are finding. Thanks for reaching out..

http://www.ageofautism.com/2009/12/autism-regre...

Isaiah also has been presenting with some pretty aggressive OCD behaviors lately, even more than usual. Below is link to another natural product that we are considering..

http://www.hellolife.net/compulsin/?utm_campaig...(Phone number can only be seen by the question and answer creators)&gclid=COa0iaOFgbkCFcme4AodhDQAGQ#testimonials

I would love to know your thoughts.
Sil

I've never heard of that...?