Autism - Signs, Symptoms, Treatments, Resources, Support for Autism

Put your child on the GFCF diet. The GFCF (Gluten free casein free) diet effectively eliminates the possibility of peptides from entering the bloodstream via a 'leaky gut'. A common problem of autistic children. Once into the blood stream, these peptides convert to opiates and affect the brain adversely. I would strongly suggest you do some internet research on this, using the keywords within this paragraph to search on. Give your child EFA supplements. Research has clearly proven that essential fatty acids are fundamental to a developing brain. Even more so in an autistic child. Scientific evidence suggests that imbalances or deficiencies of certain highly unsaturated fatty acids may contribute to a range of behavioural and learning difficulties including ADHD, dyslexia, dyspraxia, and autistic spectrum disorders. The product 'IQ' is widely available in most supermarkets, or even better 'Nordic naturals' (a simple google search will bring up many sources for th...

When you reside with a family member that has been diagnosed with autism, you realize just how difficult this medical condition can be. The person who has autism has many special needs that must be met in order for them to lead a quality filled and happy life. Here, you will discover many ways that you can help a member of your family that has autism. These ways will allow that member of the family to feel valued and experience the high quality of life that everyone deserves. The first way that you can help a family member that has autism is to understand that the condition is not a result of fault on any person. It is not the fault of the person who has autism, and it is not the fault of the people that are around the person who has been diagnosed with autism. You should accept the family member that has autism, and not be judgmental in any way whatsoever. Though it can be relatively easy to become frustrated with the family member with autism, it is important that you try to avoid do...