| Autism- Early Signs? | | | | (like behaviours that might be of concern) can |
| From birth, one of our twin girls was big into | | | | change the lens through which you see a child so |
| gazing into our eyes for long periods and very | | | | that you actually begin to see even more of what |
| interested in people in general. When she cried, | | | | worries you. |
| she kept her eyes open and looked to me for | | | | Autism Spectrum Disorders and Homeopathy |
| support. | | | | Support |
| This was very different behaviour to our other | | | | However, my intuition was that my daughter was |
| little wonder who demonstrated little interest in | | | | heading in a direction that might prevent her from |
| others and when upset did not direct her | | | | reaching her optimum potential and I felt that she |
| communication towards anybody in particular. | | | | was asking for help. As a result I contacted my |
| When she did make eye contact it was fleeting | | | | homeopath who is also a medical doctor and |
| and she moved her head to the side as if the | | | | practitioner of Chinese medicine. |
| experience was uncomfortable. Although both | | | | Almost immediately we noticed a difference in her |
| began to smile on the same day, this little girl | | | | interaction. A big open mouthed smile greeted us |
| practiced her new skill much less frequently that | | | | when she woke up. She began to establish and |
| her sibling. | | | | maintained eye-contact and clearly enjoyed |
| Autism-All Children Have Their Own Rhythm | | | | connecting with us in this way. Suddenly others |
| Having worked as a psychologist on a | | | | began to describe her as friendly and happy |
| multi-disciplinary team diagnosing autism spectrum | | | | (words that just could not have been applied |
| disorders, I have observed the interaction of | | | | previously). |
| many children who present with symptoms of | | | | For sure she is on a different track now. |
| developmental delays and difference so a few | | | | Something has shifted for her and homeopathy |
| alarm bells were triggered for me. | | | | has played a very important role in this. If you |
| I am aware that children differ vastly in terms of | | | | have the intuition that your baby needs support, |
| their development and how it unfolds. I am also | | | | listen to that guidance. Homeopathy might be |
| aware that putting your attention on something | | | | something that can help you too. |