Autism is the fastest growing development disability in the world with 1 in every 150 births being affected by this disorder.

Why has this happened? What are we as a society doing to cause this? Although there have been some cases of autism over the years, there has never, ever been such a rise as we have seen in the last few years.

Go back ten years and talk to someone about autism and there would have been what? Oh yes, I heard of that…. Now it’s more like, ahh my cousin has autism, so sad.

What is happening to the world that in such a short space of time we have basically inserted ANOTHER disorder into our common language? Be they children, OAP’s, friends or family, everyone is now well aware of child autism and its gathering momentum in society.

People will say that there is a great many benefits to the prevalence of this disorder, like an increased knowledge of its goings on, but personally I much preferred it when there were only a minuscule number of cases and not everybody and there child is being burdened by a autism spectrum disorder.

So who is affected with autism?

If you have a child of Autism, you are definitely not alone. Autism does not discriminate; it affects everyone equally in the world. You will find a child of autism in all races, countries, and social classes. But there is one common factor. Four of every five people with autism are male.

And being a child of autism there are some common problems that they will face. One of the most normal symptoms that a child of autism will face is an extreme difficulty in learning language and social skills and in relating to people.

If that is not enough, behaviour is also affected and can cause some severe problems if you do not know how to get the most from your autistic child. This behaviour includes:

• Extreme hyperactivity
• Major problems relating to people, even family and parents
• Social g a Social outcast
• And many more

The behavioural problems in a child of autism can range from calm or mild to very severe. If severe your child can be very aggressive, and cause injury not only to others but also self harm and injury becomes a part of their pattern.

In the calmer and milder range a child of autism will have what almost only seems like a learning disability. But these can also form a problem in communication and also their ability to socialize with others.

Autism is a tricky disorder, not only can it appears on its own, but it can also appear along with a host of other developmental disorders, such as:

• learning disabilities,
• Epilepsy, etc.
• mental retardation,

But one thing to remember is that if your child is a child of autism , you are not to get worried and upset. There are ways to help them and begin them on a life to normality. Certain techniques and strategies that you can put in place will have your autistic child come alive like never before and have them start to socialize and function with what should be their peers, and at least at first, you and your family.

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Parents of children with autism will probably be looking into treating autism and the symptoms that go along with it.  As with many other conditions and disorders, treatment is both for the family and the child.  We all need to be a little more understanding of people who have this condition, and they need to understand that they don’t get a freebie because of having autism.  It’s just a little difficult for them to say what they mean and a little difficult for us to get it.  Any relationship has the problem of miscommunication.  In a sense, we are luckier with the autistic, as we are forced to make an effort to clarify ourselves and push for patience, effort that we may never have taken in the first place.

First, a parent must realize that treating autism is just that - it’s a treatment, not a cure.  It may sadden some people but it shouldn’t.  This isn’t the end of the world and it doesn’t mean your child won’t get a normal life at the end of the day.  It is not a cure, but that’s not a bad thing.  It just means that you’re more aware of your child’s shortcomings and thus, you’ll be more prepared to deal with them.

Treatment autism comes in many forms. Some of them may seem slightly cruel, but we have to understand: being autistic means that they don’t quite understand what they’re perceiving at times.  Repetition and training is key.  This is often applied in the form of behavior modification therapy.  This is almost Pavlovian in design.

The biggest problem with autism is that it causes people suffering from it to behave, well, badly.  Considering the way that they’re forced to view the world, it isn’t really surprising.  People go crazy over less irritation than what they have to deal every single day of their lives. Sometimes they act out and maybe, it isn’t their fault.  With behavior modification therapy, you try to guide them using positive reinforcement.  When behaving in a  socially acceptable manner, they get a reward.

Medical treatments focus on dealing with the autism disorder symptoms rather than dealing with the autism itself.  Nothing to worry about - this method and aim works just as well.   The anxiety autism causes and occasionally, the depression, could both be treated as if anyone else was suffering from it.  Concerning treatment for behavioral issues that autism causes, Benzodiazepines can still be used. While there may be some side effects, it may be for the best if it lets them get along with the world around them - and that’s what we really want to give to them.

We want to give them a chance at being independent human beings. Like all of us, we may have had some trouble getting from child to adult - we can’t look down on them for needing just a little boost from the rest of us. Autism just requires a little more effort from the people around them. Wouldn’t it be nice to help an autistic child learn to truly love life?  Treating autism may be just the way to do that.

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ASA was founded in the year1965 by Doctor Bernard Rimland, Doctor Ruth Sullivan and many other parents of children with autism. ASA is and always has been the leading source of trusted and reliable information about autism.

ASA’s website is one of the most visited websites on the theme of autism all around the world and its quarterly journal, Autism Advocate, has a broad national readership. ASA also hosts the most comprehensive national conference on autism, attended by more than 2000 people each year. The information and their referral team, their program staff, and their strong chapter presence serve thousands of families each year who are searching for help in their journey with autism.

Asperger’s Disorder (commonly misspelled as asberger’s) is a milder variant of Autistic Disorder. Both Asperger’s Disorder and Autistic Disorder are in fact subgroups of a larger diagnostic category. This larger category is called either Autistic Spectrum Disorders or Pervasive Developmental Disorders (”PDD”).

Prognosis of an autistic child is rather poor: typically only one in twenty will display any improvement by adulthood. There is not a specific medical treatment for autism, however, there are quite a few alternative treatments for autism that have shown promise in behavior outcomes.

Vitamin B6 has shown promise in correcting abnormal metabolite excretion from a tryptophan load test. Autism Asperger syndrome given B6 have shown significant improvement overall, with true B6 deficiency present. This alternative treatment for autism may have some minor side effects of irritability, sound sensitivity and bed wetting, however, these can be resolved by giving magnesium in conjunction with B6. If B complex in addition to magnesium is given, better eye contact, less self-stimulating behavior, increased interest in surrounding environment, fewer tantrums and increased speech has been displayed.

As far as autism herbs, the best response I have ever seen is with a flower remedy tincture called Rescue Remedy. During those scary moments of an autism Asperger syndrome tantrum or outburst, applying a few drops of Rescue Remedy under the tongue (if not possible due to combative behavior, applying a few drops of the tincture directly to the center of their forehead) has shown great results in immediate calming behavior. Ginkgo biloba is a powerful free radical destroyer that protects the brain. It also improves function by increasing circulation to the brain and has shown great success as an alternative treatment for autism Asperger syndrome.

DMG (dimethylglycine) has shown great results in enriched vocabulary, construction of simple sentences, overall improved mental state, and improved concentration. The effect is usually seen within the first two weeks of administration, but you are encouraged to wait one month before discontinuing.

The other key factors that need to be addressed as alternative treatments for autism are general bowel detoxification, candida, food allergies and intestinal permeability. Sensitivity to gluten and milk are thought to be the major food allergens in autism Asperger syndrome. Eliminating aspartame and food dyes from the diet has shown great promise in correcting sound hypersensitivity and lessening tantrums. An impaired immune system in autism increases susceptibility to food allergies and sensitivities. Candida overgrowth contributes as well. The autistic individual may show signs of headache, stomachache, nausea, bed-wetting, stuttering, whining, crying, insomnia, hyperactivity, aggression, temper tantrums, gas, diarrhea or constipation, leg aches, ear infections, pink or black circles around the eyes and excessive perspiration. These can all be eliminated by following an antifungal treatment as well as following a food allergy elimination diet. If behavior problems occur prior to meals you may need to address possible hypoglycemia.

Autistic individuals are very special people and offer society great rewards, however, this condition requires specialized behavioral and psychological attention. Often times that autistic individual in your life can be your greatest disappointment but quite often your greatest joy.

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Autism affects many parts of the brain; how this occurs is not understood. Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child’s life. Although early behavioral or cognitive intervention can help children gain self-care, social, and communication skills, there is no known cure.^[3] Few children with autism live independently after reaching adulthood, but some become successful,^[8] and an autistic culture has developed, with some seeking a cure and others believing that autism is a condition rather than a disorder.^[9]

Unlike many other brain disorders such as Parkinson’s, autism does not have a clear unifying mechanism at either the molecular, cellular, or systems level; it is not known whether autism is a few disorders caused by mutations converging on a few common molecular pathways, or is (like intellectual disability) a large set of disorders with diverse mechanisms.^[10] Autism appears to result from developmental factors that affect many or all functional brain systems,^[60] and to disturb the course of brain development more than the final product.^[61] Neuroanatomical studies and the associations with teratogens strongly suggest that autism’s mechanism includes alteration of brain development soon after conception.^[5] This localized anomaly appears to start a cascade of pathological events in the brain that are significantly influenced by environmental factors.^[62] Although many major structures of the human brain have been implicated, almost all postmortem studies have been of individuals who also had mental retardation, making it difficult to draw conclusions.^[61] Brain weight and volume and head circumference tend to be greater in autistic children.^[63] The cellular and molecular bases of pathological early overgrowth are not known, nor is it known whether the overgrown neural systems cause autism’s characteristic signs.