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Autism What is considered
autism? In 1998, Autism was
defined: Autistic children are extremely withdrawn and
tend to live in their own fantasy world. They
are often unable to express themselves verbally and do
not make eye contact.
More recently, it is defined: Autism spectrum
disorder (ASD) is a range of complex neurodevelopment
disorders, characterized by social impairments,
communication difficulties, and restricted,
repetitive, and stereotyped patterns of
behavior. Thus expanding the number of children
who fall under this label. According
to studies by the Autism Research Institute in San
Diego, Autistic children tend to have weak immune
systems, which cause decreased resistance to
infections, particularly upper respiratory and ear
infection, as well as autoimmune problems. Some
studies indicate that autism may be the result of
adverse reactions to childhood vaccinations. It
was noted by Dr. Alan Cohen, an environmental
physician from Connecticut, that high levels of autism
and attention deficit disorder (ADD) did not occur
until the mandatory use of childhood vaccinations and
suggests that there is a connection. Many
autistic children suffer from food allergies.
The inflammatory reaction of a food allergy can cause
brain allergies, which are manifested as different
disorders including autism. Children
with autism also tend to suffer from heavy metal
toxicity. Autistic
individuals also tend to have vitamin and mineral
deficiencies, particularly shortages of zinc,
selenium, vitamins B6 and magnesium. Autism
can also be a result of sub clinical hypothyroidism, a
problem detected not by blood tests (sub clinical
means not measured by regular clinical tests), but by
temperature. If low body temperature is accompanied by
cold hands and feet, dry skin and memory and
concentration problems, subclincal hypothyroidism may
be at the root of the problem. Orthodox
medicine approaches autism from a psychiatric
perspective, and treats patients accordingly with
behavioral modification programs and medications
Although autism does manifest itself as a
psychological disorder, the brain is a physical
entity, whose functioning can be significantly
improved through nutritional therapies.
Environmental physicians, doctors who study the
relationship between patients and their environment,
see positive changes when nutritional programs are
followed. Below are books
on Autism that talks about the use of these
programs: Book:
Unraveling
the Mystery of Autism and Pervasive Developmental
Disorder: A Mother's Story of Research & Recovery
- Karen Seroussi & Ph.D.
Bernard Rimland The
Encyclopedia of Dietary Interventions for the
Treatment of Autism and Related Disorders -
Karen Seroussi & Lisa Lewis
Children
With Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Natural
Cures for Autism - http://www.earthclinic.com/CURES/autism.html
Autism:
Complementary Medicine Approaches by Jaqueline McCandless, M.D.
Author of CHILDREN with STARVING BRAINS – A Medical Treatment Guide for
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Alternatives for Tourette's Syndrome,
Autism, and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder The
Encyclopedia of Nutritional Autism Treatments by
Blake Graham Non-Drug
Approaches to Autism
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