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    Understanding And Treating Autism
    Understanding And Treating Autism
    Understanding And Treating Autism
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    Understanding And Treating Autism

    By Jeannine Hill

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    Contents
    What Causes Autism  8
    Accepting The Diagnosis Of Autism  10
    Doctors And Diagnosing Autism 12
    Signs Of Autism  14
    Gluten Free Diet  16
    Medicine Used To Treat Autism  18
    Alternative Treatments For Autism  20
    How To Cope As A Parent Of An Autistic Child 22
    Let Your Autistic Child be a Kid  24
    Autistic Children Need Schedules  26
    10 Tips For Celebrating Holidays With Your Autistic Child 28
    Treatments For Aspergers Syndrome  31
    What Is Persuasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise Specified  33
    Signs Of Persuasive Developmental Disorder 35
    How PDD-NOS Is Diagnosed  37
     
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherJeannine
    Release dateJul 1, 2018
    ISBN9788828346555
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      Understanding And Treating Autism - Jeannine Hill

      Autism

      What Causes Autism

      Whenever a doctor informs the parents that their child is suffering with Autism, the first &

      foremost question that is thrown over him is - How did it happen? How did my child get this

      disease?

      Well, there is no definite answer to what are the exact causes of Autism. Yet, there are various

      theories that the researchers and doctors are working on. Interestingly, it is found that Autism is

      rather common in boys than girls.

      Earlier, it was believed that Autism occurred due to emotional trauma. Hence, bad parenting

      was added to its causes. The doctors said that mothers not giving their children enough

      attention & love were a problem. However, these factors were proved wrong with enough study

      & research.

      The most known theory regarding the causes of Autism is - Genetic. Some researchers feel

      that individuals are born with the predisposition to be Autistic. Later on some environmental

      triggers make them Autistic. They say, there are several genes that lead to Autism, but are yet

      to find them.

      Environmental factors are found to make a great impact on Autism. Studies show that there are

      several cases of Autism in small towns that are exposed to high levels of toxins & chemicals.

      Usually, towns located near the industrial areas or factories have quite toxic air that triggers

      Autism among children.

      Another interesting theory regarding Autism links it to mercury. They say, as Autism was first

      diagnosed near about the same time when vaccines were given, Autism was caused due to the

      mercury content in the vaccines.

      Mercury or thimersal in the vaccines in today's date is almost nil or in mere trance amounts.

      Also there could be several other risks if these vaccines are not given to the child. So, one finds

      no reason to blindly blame the vaccines and hence avoid them in order to prevent Autism.

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      Understanding And Treating Autism

      Rather high level of mercury can be met by eating a lot of fish, or being exposed to the industrial

      emissions. Research says that there might be a certain link amidst the expecting mothers and

      their children being Autistic. Now, the researchers are testing the pregnant women's exposure

      to mercury and they would further study the babies at birth. This would help them monitor, if

      there theory is proved true or not.

      Further Autism is linked with some underlying health issues. It is said that children suffering

      with diseases like Fragile X Syndrome and Congenital Rubella have higher chances of being

      Autistic.

      Metabolic imbalance is another perception. Researchers say that metabolic imbalance in the

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