Autism symptoms affect different people in different ways and no two autistic children are exactly alike. There are also many different theories about what causes autism and what can be done to treat it.
With that in mind, the following symptoms must be present in order to make a formal diagnosis of Autism. (DSM lV-TR)
Impairment in social interaction
- Lack of eye contact, facial expression and social gestures
- Failure to develop peer relationships
- Does not seek out social interaction
- Lack of social or emotional reciprocity
- Impairment in communication skills
language delay or absence
- to initiate and sustain conversation
- stereotyped or 'strange' use of language
- lack of make believe or social play
- Restricted, stereotyped and repetitive behavior, interests and activities
- abnormally intense preoccupation with certain activities or areas of interest
- inflexible insistence on certain nonfunctional rituals or routines
- stereotyped and repetitive movements e.g. hand flapping, preoccupation with parts of objects
To make the diagnosis at least 6 of the above must be noted, as well as developmental delays in at least ONE of the following areas:
Delayed or abnormal social interaction
- Delay or abnormal use of language in social interaction
- Delay or absence in symbolic or imaginative play
- The delays or impairment described above can vary from mild to severe. Remember that many healthy children will display some of the above symptoms. This does not make them autistic!
It is important that the full cluster of symptoms described above be present. Some of these symptoms may be present from early infancy, but usually become more obvious by 2 - 4 years of age.
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These nutrients may be helpful in addressing Autism symptoms...
- choline
- DMG
- magnesium & calcium
- vitamin B complex
- niacin
- pantothenic acid (vit B5)
- vitamin B6
- vitamin C
Tips for managing Autism symptoms
Improving blood oxygen supply to the brain through deep breathing exercises can be helpful.
Diet and exercise are very important in managing autism symptoms. Eating 50% to 75% raw foods is
sometimes recommended. Make every attempt to avoid junk foods (empty carbs), sugar, and white
flour.
Drink adequate liquids like herb teas, purified water and fresh juices. Diet should include fresh vegetables (non-acidic) like...
- broccoli
- cabbage
- carrots
- celery
- kale
- spinach
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