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Herbal Medicines for Psychotic Disorders - Autism Treatment

Author: Alien Author Ranking Gold Featured Author | Posted: 15-01-2008 | Comments: 0 | Views: 25 | Rating:  (56) Article Popularity - Blue (?) Got a Question? Ask.
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Children and adults with autism are unable to relate to others in a meaningful way. They have difficulty developing relationships or understanding other people's feelings and often develop strange obsessions or odd behavior patterns. Autism is believed to be a brain development disorder, and while there is no cure there is hope.

Autism is rare, affecting every two to four children in 10,000, and nearly three times more boys are affected than girls. It is also more common in higher social classes. Most cases present themselves before the age of two and a half or earlier. Although the cause is unknown, it has been linked to epilepsy (10 to 15 percent of sufferers develop epilepsy) and later schizophrenia (there is some indication that autism may be a form of schizophrenia, although it does not, as yet, respond to the same medication).

Most sufferers remain educationally subnormal, although some have an isolated special ability, for instance, with numbers or music.

Treatment

There are a vast range of approaches that can help people with autism develop, communicate, and become more independent.

Diet and Nutrition High doses of vitamin B6 and magnesium have been found to be helpful in improving sleeping habits and attention span, decreasing hyperactivity, irritability, and aggression in autistic people.

Consult a qualified practitioner/therapist for:

Massage Hand and foot massage (with or without essential oils) can help autistic people learn to enjoy positive touch and be calm. Carers can be taught how to massage.

Music Therapy Trained therapists have had good results using music to communicate with autistic children and help them express themselves.

"Holding" Therapy When combined with other treatments, holding - where the parent insists on comforting an unwilling child - has been found to be effective in improving the behavior patterns of autistic children. Families will find that they need support and advice from experienced therapists when attempting to use this form of therapy.

Relaxation Techniques Learning relaxation techniques can help avoid violent outbursts.

Osteopathy Autistic children can benefit from gentle manipulation by specialized osteopaths.

Talking Treatments These can help the family deal with an autistic child. Behavior therapy may help reduce difficult behavior and teach new skills.

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