Taking the first steps towards treating Autism An Introduction
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Autism is a diagnosis of symptoms. These symptoms a spectrum disorders are all potentially treatable throug charity run by parents, arms you with information and Children and adults with autism often suffer from health problems, such as: l nutritional deficiencies l gastrointestinal problems (i.e. constipation, poor digestion) l chronic inflammation l oxidative stress l allergies l compromised immune system These are not always visible on the surface or easy to detect, but they can affect behaviour, impact severity of autism and undermine quality of life.
Correct diagnosis and treatment of these conditions can lead to an improvement in many autismrelated problem behaviours and symptoms, such as: sleep l self-injuries irritability l self stimulation l anxiety l obsessions l aggression l repetitive behaviour and many parents and professionals have reported that treating those health-related problems has led to improvements in the core symptoms of autism: speech, communication and sociability. l l
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and medical comorbidities common to autism gh a combination of approaches. Treating Autism, a support to make positive changes to your child’s life. Treating Autism is for l parents, carers and family members of children and adults with autism l teachers and teaching assistants l medical practioners and nurses l speech and language and occupational therapists and other specialists l researchers and students l adults with autism spectrum disorders l advocates
At Treating Autism we l run local parent groups and workshops l hold conferences presenting the latest scientific research and treatments l create and publish booklets and documents, free of charge l organise and promote webinars on the latest research and practical approaches to everyday autism-related problems l participate in and facilitate research projects l liaise with official bodies and charitable organisations to provide better support for people with autism spectrum disorders and their families.
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When you get your child’s diagnosis you can be told that there is no future to look forward to for them. Everything appears bleak. Treating Autism completely turns that on its head. It has changed not only my son’s life but our whole family’s life.
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In a survey of 220 people conducted by our charity, more than 95% of respondents who had used biomedical treatments for autism found those treatments to be beneficial and 24% found those benefits to be life-changing. In regard to specific problem areas,
57% saw improvements in sociability, 53% in sleep problems, 50% in anxiety, 50% in aggression, 66% in eye contact, 48% in receptive language, 47% in expressive language, 23% in self-injurious behaviour, and 73% in bowel problems. Website: www.treatingautism.co.uk Email: mail@treatingautism.co.uk Treating Autism is a registered charity run by parents and carers of children with autism. The information on this flyer is for general purposes only and should not be construed as medical advice. Treating Autism does not take any responsibility or liability for any decision taken as a result of the information contained herein or the external links provided. If you need medical advice, please seek it from a suitably qualified practitioner. Registered Charity: No. 1113628, Limited Company Registered in England: No. 5594787