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Proven natural treatment
for autism. Herbal anger treatment in autism and PDD
Autism
Asperger's Syndrome
Natural Remedies for Autism
"Your child has autism"
Many parents who first hear the words "Your child has autism" are shocked and
dismayed
While we have all heard about autism, many of us have only vague ideas of what
the diagnosis means and what can be done to help children and adults lead as
normal a life as possible
The truth is that autism, being a spectrum disorder, affects different people in
different ways and no two autistic children are exactly alike. There are also
many different theories about what causes autism and what can be done to treat
it
This makes things very confusing for parents who are struggling to come to terms
with what is best for their child
Diagnosis and symptoms of autism
Autism is a neurological disorder and one of five developmental disorders
classified under the heading of Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD)
Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD) is made up of 5 different disorders
Autism
Asperger's Disorder
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD)
Rett's Disorder
PDD - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD - NOS)
It is estimated that as many as 1.5 million
Americans, including children and adults, may have autism. There are currently
no medical tests which can diagnose autism
Diagnosis is usually based on careful observation as well as information
provided by parents and other caregivers on the child's behavior, communication,
social interaction and developmental levels
There are also a number of screening tests or questionnaires which can be
performed, including the CARS rating (Childhood Autism Rating Scale) and CHAT
(Checklist for Autism in Toddlers). Diagnosis can be made by Pediatricians,
Psychiatrists and Clinical Psychologists or by a multi-disciplinary team
In order to make a formal diagnosis of Autism, the following symptoms must be
present (DSM lV-TR)
Impairment in
social interaction
Lack of eye contact, facial expression and
social gestures
Failure to develop peer relationships
Does not seek out social interaction
Lack of social or emotional reciprocity
Impairment in communication skills
Language delay or absence
Inability to initiate and sustain
conversation
Stereotyped or 'strange' use of language
Lack of make believe or social play
Restricted, stereotyped and repetitive
behavior, interests and activities
Abnormally intense preoccupation with
certain activities or areas of interest
Inflexible insistence on certain
nonfunctional rituals or routines
Stereotyped and repetitive movements e.g.
hand flapping, preoccupation with parts of
objects
To make the diagnosis at least 6 of the
above must be noted, as well as
developmental delays in at least ONE of the
following areas
Delayed or abnormal social interaction
Delay or abnormal use of language in social
interaction
Delay or absence in symbolic or imaginative
play
The delays or impairment described above can
vary from mild to severe. Remember that many
healthy children will display some of the
above symptoms. This does not make them
autistic
It is important that the full cluster of
symptoms described above be present. Some of
these symptoms may be present from early
infancy, but usually become more obvious by
2 - 4 years of age
What causes
Autism
There is no
known single cause of autism. It is known
that autism is a neurological disorder and
that there may be differences in the shape
and the structure of the brain of autistic
children as opposed to non-autistic children
It is thought that, in certain cases, there
might be a genetic predisposition to autism,
which may run in families. Whether the
predisposition to autism is genetic or not,
there may be several 'triggers' which can
precipitate the disorder
These could include problems in pregnancy
and birth, viral infections, exposure to
certain environmental chemicals or
pollutants, digestive abnormalities or even
allergies to certain foods (e.g. milk and
dairy products)
There are also suggestions that autism may
be caused by a reaction to childhood
vaccines. Obviously more research is needed
in this area
It is important for parents to note that
autism is not a mental illness and is not
caused by bad parenting or problems in the
home. All too often parents are made to feel
guilty and as if they have done something
wrong, which is not the case
Parents of autistic children need as much
support and help as possible and should not
be made to feel that they are the cause of
their child's problem
What are the
natural treatment options
While there are
many different theories about the best
course of treatment for autism, most
professionals agree that the earlier
treatment begins, the better the chances are
that the child will be helped
Educational and therapeutic approaches
These include specialized education as well
as physiotherapy, occupational therapy,
music therapy, sensory integration, behavior
modification and speech therapy. Depending
on the symptoms and the areas of
developmental delay, these therapies can be
extremely effective and can be combined into
the overall treatment plan.The earlier they
are begun the better the chances of
improvement. It is important to realize that
none of these therapies are 'quick fixes'
and need perseverance over a long period of
time
Dietary
intervention
There are
indications that certain vitamins and
mineral supplements may improve functioning
in autistic people. While there is some
disagreement regarding this amongst medical
professionals, many parents have reported
marked improvements after a program of
nutritional supplements. There are also a
number of clinical studies which strongly
support the use of vitamin and mineral
supplementation in the treatment of autism
and have demonstrated significant
improvement
As nutrition is such a vital ingredient in
brain development, it stands to reason that
supplementation may have a positive benefit,
although this would vary from individual to
individual. Some experts have gone as far as
to suggest that certain cases of autism
could be a result of nutritional
deficiencies or mal absorption of nutrients
from the diet. The subject is a very complex
one and outside the scope of this discussion
There are also suggestions that autistic
symptoms can be caused as a result of mal
absorption and intolerances to certain
foodstuffs, especially dairy products and
gluten contained in wheat and grain
products. Some parents have reported
remarkable changes after the elimination of
these foodstuffs from the diets of their
autistic children
Natural
alternatives
Herbal and
homeopathic remedies can be viable
alternatives to the synthetic drugs and may
be just as effective, with far fewer risks
and side effects
Depending on the symptoms that need
treatment, Native Remedies recommends the
following remedies to assist in an overall
treatment plan
Remedies may be used independently or in
combination. See bottom of page for discount
combination packages
Herbal remedy for depression, mood swings,
repetitive behaviors, irritability, and
aggression
These may all be symptoms of serotonin
imbalance and may show improvement with the
use of our100% herbal MindSoothe Jr. formula
(available in capsules for adults and drops
for children)
The ingredients of MindSoothe Jr. have been
clinically proven to assist in balancing
serotonin levels and act as SSRI's
(Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors)
in much the same way as the synthetic SSRI's
do
Herbal remedy for anxiety (calm and soothe)
Tranquilizing drugs may be very effective in
calming autistic children and adults, who
can easily become highly distressed and
volatile over seemingly small changes in
their environment. However, many
tranquilizing drugs are also addictive and
individuals may build up tolerance,
resulting in the need for increasingly
higher doses
PureCalm is an herbal formula which has been
specially formulated to calm and soothe
children and adults without the risk of side
effects and potential addiction
Available in easy to administer drop form,
the dosage may be adjusted to suit children
or adults. PureCalm may be taken on its own
when needed for quick symptomatic relief,
and is also safe to use with most
prescription and herbal medicines
Herbal remedies for ADHD, hyperactivity and
concentration
Like the benzodiazepines and tranquilizing
drugs, the psycho-stimulants come with
documented side effects and potential for
dependency
Yet many parents find it very difficult to
deal with Autistic children who also have
symptoms of ADHD, hyperactivity and
concentration problems
For the treatment of hyperactivity,
restlessness and lack of concentration,
Native Remedies has developed two highly
effective remedies
Focus Formula is a 100% herbal remedy which
has been specially formulated to treat the
symptoms of ADHD in children and adults
alike. Focus Formula comes in a tincture and
is easily administered as drops in some
juice or water
Native Remedies also offers BrightSpark, a
safe and effective homeopathic formula
BrightSpark can be effectively used on its
own or it can be combined with Focus ADHD
Formula for severe or stubborn cases or for
children with defiance and anger problems
Herbal remedy for tantrums
Many Autism children have violent tantrums,
sometimes seemingly without cause. Tantrums
may often be a result of the child's
frustration at being unable to communicate
or understand, and may also be a response to
changes in routine or environment
Tantrum Tamer is a specially formulated
homeopathic remedy that uses proven
homeopathic ingredients which can greatly
reduce or eliminate distressing and hard to
handle tantrums
Tantrum Tamer dissolves easily in the mouth
and is pleasant tasting making it readily
accepted by children
Herbal remedy for depression, mood swings,
repetitive behaviors, irritability, and
aggression
These may all be symptoms of serotonin
imbalance and may show improvement with the
use of our 100% herbal MindSoothe Jr.
formula (available in capsules for adults
and drops for children)
The ingredients of MindSoothe Jr. have been
clinically proven to assist in balancing
serotonin levels and act as SSRI's
(Selective Serotonin Re-uptake Inhibitors)
in much the same way as the synthetic SSRI's
do
Research has suggested that continued use
can also improve eye contact and emotional
responsiveness. It is important to remember
that MindSoothe Jr. must be taken regularly
and that improvement is usually noted only
after 3 - 5 weeks, although some individuals
respond much sooner
How old must
the child be
MindSoothe Jr. can safely be used by
children from about the age of 6
Children younger than 6 can also use
MindSoothe Jr. but should be supervised by a
health care practitioner
Caution: Never discontinue prescription
medication without first consulting your
doctor or a health care professional who is
experienced in natural medicine. Do not use
MindSoothe Jr. together with other
prescription anti-depressants. If your child
is very fair in complexion, use a sun block
if there is excessive exposure to sun as St
John's Wort can sometimes increase the
skin's sensitivity to sunburn
How quickly
will it work
MindSoothe Jr. contains two different
ingredients, which act in different ways
Passiflora takes effect very quickly,
especially when presented in tincture form.
You should notice that your child is calmer,
less irritable and less easily frustrated
St John's Wort works by preventing the
over-metabolism of serotonin and the effect
is gradual, taking 3 - 5 weeks to reach its
full potential. Within this period you
should notice a gradual improvement in mood
and behavior, as well as concentration
It is important that MindSoothe Jr. be used
regularly as recommended. Continue use for
about 6 months and then gradually taper off
over a period of about 3 weeks. If symptoms
do not return it will not be necessary to
continue treatment
