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Autism/Asperger's/ADHD: Single Oils: Vetiver, Lavender, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Peppermint, Eucalyptus
Autism/Asperger's/ADHD: Single Oils: Vetiver, Lavender, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Peppermint, Eucalyptus
I listed autism and ADD/ADHD together because even if they aren't related in your particular child,
they are caused and and can be helped by similar things. The oil families will be very similar. For
example, the Attention Assist blend from Rocky Mountain Oils is rated for ADD/ADHD, but it is
also their most popular oil for children with Autism or Asperger's.
Whole Health Approach
I would be remiss if I didn't remind you that essential oils are just one tool in your natural health
arsenal. One of the most important tools at your disposal for helping nearly any condition is diet and
nutrition. If you have a lot of processed foods and sugars in your diet, work at cutting those out. This
is one of the most important things you can do for your health, but has been show as especially
effective when treating children with autism.
Essential Oils
Single Oils: Vetiver, Lavender, Cedarwood, Sandalwood, Frankincense, Peppermint, Eucalyptus
Globulus, Melissa, Roman Chamomile, Patchouli
Oil Blends: Attention Assist (RMO)
Look for oils with these properties
calming or sedative
improves mental alertness
those that improve mood
reduce anger or irritation
calms anxiety
improves focus or clarity
How to use essential oils for autism
Mix up the properly diluted oil(s) of your choice in a roller ball for easy topical application.
Purchase or make a childfriendly diffuser bracelet or necklace using clay or leather, so that they
can use the oil aromatically.
Add a calming oil to bath salts in a nighttime bath
Add a calming oil such as lavender to a stuffed animal or pillowcase for help with sleeping.