| Asperger's Disorder (commonly misspelled as | | | | brain and has shown great success as an |
| asberger's) is a milder variant of Autistic Disorder. | | | | alternative treatment for autism Asperger |
| Both Asperger's Disorder and Autistic Disorder are | | | | syndrome. |
| in fact subgroups of a larger diagnostic category. | | | | DMG (dimethylglycine) has shown great results in |
| This larger category is called either Autistic | | | | enriched vocabulary, construction of simple |
| Spectrum Disorders or Pervasive Developmental | | | | sentences, overall improved mental state, and |
| Disorders ("PDD"). | | | | improved concentration. The effect is usually seen |
| Prognosis of an autistic child is rather poor: | | | | within the first two weeks of administration, but |
| typically only one in twenty will display any | | | | you are encouraged to wait one month before |
| improvement by adulthood. There is not a specific | | | | discontinuing. |
| medical treatment for autism, however, there are | | | | The other key factors that need to be addressed |
| quite a few alternative treatments for autism | | | | as alternative treatments for autism are general |
| that have shown promise in behavior outcomes. | | | | bowel detoxification, candida, food allergies and |
| Vitamin B6 has shown promise in correcting | | | | intestinal permeability. Sensitivity to gluten and milk |
| abnormal metabolite excretion from a tryptophan | | | | are thought to be the major food allergens in |
| load test. Autism Asperger syndrome given B6 | | | | autism Asperger syndrome. Eliminating aspartame |
| have shown significant improvement overall, with | | | | and food dyes from the diet has shown great |
| true B6 deficiency present. This alternative | | | | promise in correcting sound hypersensitivity and |
| treatment for autism may have some minor side | | | | lessening tantrums. An impaired immune system in |
| effects of irritability, sound sensitivity and bed | | | | autism increases susceptibility to food allergies and |
| wetting, however, these can be resolved by | | | | sensitivities. Candida overgrowth contributes as |
| giving magnesium in conjunction with B6. If B | | | | well. The autistic individual may show signs of |
| complex in addition to magnesium is given, better | | | | headache, stomachache, nausea, bed-wetting, |
| eye contact, less self-stimulating behavior, | | | | stuttering, whining, crying, insomnia, hyperactivity, |
| increased interest in surrounding environment, | | | | aggression, temper tantrums, gas, diarrhea or |
| fewer tantrums and increased speech has been | | | | constipation, leg aches, ear infections, pink or black |
| displayed. | | | | circles around the eyes and excessive perspiration. |
| As far as autism herbs, the best response I have | | | | These can all be eliminated by following an |
| ever seen is with a flower remedy tincture called | | | | antifungal treatment as well as following a food |
| Rescue Remedy. During those scary moments of | | | | allergy elimination diet. If behavior problems occur |
| an autism Asperger syndrome tantrum or | | | | prior to meals you may need to address possible |
| outburst, applying a few drops of Rescue | | | | hypoglycemia. |
| Remedy under the tongue (if not possible due to | | | | Autistic individuals are very special people and |
| combative behavior, applying a few drops of the | | | | offer society great rewards, however, this |
| tincture directly to the center of their forehead) | | | | condition requires specialized behavioral and |
| has shown great results in immediate calming | | | | psychological attention. Often times that autistic |
| behavior. Ginkgo biloba is a powerful free radical | | | | individual in your life can be your greatest |
| destroyer that protects the brain. It also | | | | disappointment but quite often your greatest joy. |
| improves function by increasing circulation to the | | | | |