Archive for October, 2012
Autism a neurological brain disorder affects the communication and socio interactivity of the child. Some autistic people have high functioning while some are calm and passive. Some autistic children are also mentally retarded and they may have poor speech or speech at all.
Why autism occurs is yet a mystery but spot it easily by the age of three. This disorder continues till adulthood so an early intervention helps in modifying the behavior problems. So earlier the treatment is begun the chances of improvement in the child is noticed. Every child has different problems so a single therapy cannot solve the problem of all the autistic people. Each one needs different handling according to their learning ability and skill and so the parent should choose the program taking this into account and the parents, teachers, doctors and the researchers agree with this.
A proper blend of behavioral therapies helps the autistic child like the language and speech therapy along with special education. Studies say that play based therapies along with the necessary supplement of vitamins and mineral nutrients can enhance the autistic child. But other problems like improper sleep patterns, anxiety and other malabsorption and digestive problems can hamper their progress.
ABA – Applied Behavioral Analysis
Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is also known as the Intensive Behavioral Intervention where the child is given one to one attention and each skill is separated and taught one by one. Parents and doctors prefer this therapy as they see a positive result in the child. Activities start from recognizing colors which is a simple task to an advanced level of learning a language. The children are rewarded for their correct and good response and vice versa. This positive back up encourages the child to learn more and improve a lot.
Dietary Therapy
This therapy believes in supplements of food tthat can bring about improvement in the child. Certain food like milk and gluten have a bad impact on autistic children whereas vitamin B12 and magnesium nutrients help in the control of some behaviors like sudden outbursts, agitated behavior and also improper sleeping patterns
Anti-fungal Therapy
Autistic children have poor bowel problems and also excessive growth of microbes and fungi. So they have good response to anti fungal therapies. They have high absorption of yeast and bacteria and studies say that Candida Albicans, a type of yeast causes autism and also aggravate the behavior problem in autistic children.
Chelation Therapy a new detoxification treatment which is accepted by doctors nowadays is a treatment based on theory of childrens vaccines which are rich in metals like mercury causes autism.
The innumerable therapies available make the parents to choose a combination to get a respite from autism. Around 30% try unconventional methods, special diets, and vitamin supplement to improve behavior in autistic children. Apart from these vision therapy, music therapy, yoga and horse riding help to cure autism. As every child is unique one can never say how much a particular child benefits from a particular therapy. Medical science is still trying new therapies and treatments to fight autism.
Autism Research- Research in Autism
Autism is a neurological brain disorder which results in improper speech and communication skills and also disability in social interaction. Autistic people have behavior problem themselves as well as with others. They find it difficult to grasp and understand the social moves and so have problem interacting with people. These children often have disability in learning. Unfortunately this disorder has multiplies manifold over the decade. Studies are still going on to find out the functioning of the brain of these autistic people and also how their mind works.
Signs and Symptoms of Autism
Autism is the result of genetic disorder according to researchers. Improper birth condition also causes autism. Children born with brain damage are more prone to autism.
Autism has intricate signs and indications which are difficult to diagnose. Some of the behavior problems of autism which are not noticed in the early stages of childhood become more prominent as the child grows up. Autistic children may signs of disability like the social interaction and other repetitive actions like rocking the body. An autistic research centre can be of great help in diagnosing the problems.
Objectives of Autism Research
The main objectives of the researchers are to ascertain the causes of autism, its cure and also how to avert it. They concentrate on the ways to spot autism at an early level and also the different types of autism. Such detailed research help the therapists to alter modifications according to the type of autism the child has and also plan program for the long run. There is a belief in some researchers that autistic children have complete cure and they can lead normal lives.
There are two types of autism severe and basic. This helps in the research and different therapies given according to the type of autism the child has gives good result. The children need a calm environment to gain proper knowledge and get educated in the social skill. These dedicated learning from the expert along with the support from the parents can enhance the treatment completely modifying the behavior problem of the child.
Autism and Learning
Autism has abnormal behavior resulted due to brain disorder which is marked with speech and communication skills. They also have problem in social interactivity. It begins by the age of three and continues till later part of life. They have problem in learning and are not creative.
There are many a approach to teach and develop the autistic children and adults but many teachers and special educators are aware of all the available tactics of dealing with autistic people. Some teachers who teach only autistic children take the charge of a variety of autistic children. It is difficult for them to cope as each child has a different leaning ability and each one need a unique program. In short the parents are the best teachers for their children as they can estimate the skill of their child and make them learn accordingly.
Here are some Autism Education Centers/Organizations:
The Autism Education Network Their main objective is to enhance the public special education program and to shape the public policy for autistic people. They take the help of modern skill and know-how and also the internet to bring awareness in people.
The TEACCH (treatment and education of autistic and related communication handicapped children) This organization in North Carolina helps autistic people to rehabilitate and become independent and modify other behavior problems. It consists of parents and families of autistic people who volunteer excellent services and support to the autistic people.
NECC(The New England Center for Children) This is a school for autistic children in New England functioning for the past thirty years in imparting Autism Education as a nonprofit autism education center. The school is 20 miles west of Boston in Southborough, Massachusetts. It aims at bringing the best of the autistic children and making their life a useful one. It specializes in imparting education to children in Aspergers syndrome, pervasive developmental disorder and also autism spectrum disorder since 1975.
RAE (resource in autism education) This center aims in giving the best possible behavioral intervention services to autistic children and also to pervasive developmental disorder children. It gives the necessary education to autistic children to make them able individuals.
Thus the above mentioned organizations and centers do they best of services to enhance the behavior problem of the autistic through proper education and treatment.
