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Complementary Therapies-

Here is a listing of conventional and non-convention therapies that we have found useful and are often discussed on our message board.

Vitamin D

Studying stools

Enema, Colon Therapy Audio Conference Call

Colon hydrotherapy

Colon hydrotherapy will assist the body in removing toxic fecal material that is stuck on the colon walls.  Also, during a colonic, the body is often able to release toxins from the liver.  You will need to find a therapist that is comfortable working with children.   You can also choose to do home enemas, which are not quite as deep-cleansing as a colonic, but will also be helpful and much less expensive.  You can combine the use of herbal colon cleansers and/or fiber colon cleansers with colon hydrotherapy or enemas.  Often, when the body is naturally detoxifying itself very unpleasant things happen like constipation or rashes.  This is one of the quickest ways to relieve these symptoms.  Often Donna Gates, will tell an adult not to even attempt starting the Body Ecology Diet until they have had a series of colonics.

For home enemas many prefer a metal bucket and catheters sold at Body Ecology.

Go to
http://www.i-act.org  for more information and a colon therapist in your area.

Listen to our enema calls.

Cranial Sacral therapy

One popular alternative therapy for children with autism is Cranial Sacral therapy.  Cranial Sacral therapy is a gentle hands-on approach which helps improve central nervous system function and dissolve the effects of stress from toxins.  It also helps boost the immune system and can be used for a number of infantile disorders as well as autism.  Cranial Sacral Therapy began at the beginning of the 20th century with the work of Dr. William Sutherland, an osteopathic physician, who developed a treatment method known as Cranial Osteopathy. In 1970, another osteopathic doctor, John E. Upledger observed a rhythmic movement in the membrane that surrounds the brain and spinal cord while assisting with surgery. Dr. Upledger's curiosity about this pulse, led him to Dr. Sutherland's treatment methods and to develop Cranial Sacral therapy.   Cranial Sacral Therapy involves using gentle touch to help balance the cerebrospinal fluid and the membranes and tissues surrounding the spine and brain. A treatment takes about 30-60 minutes and involves placing the hands on the neck, feet, jaws, and sacrum.  Parents who have had their children treated with Cranial Sacral Therapy often report that the child is more relaxed, able to make better eye contact and is more verbal.  Chiropractors often practice that but some prefer a therapist that is trained in reiki also.

Testimony.......Cranial Sacral therapy was the "icing on the cake" as for as the overall recovery of our son's autism.   His speech was often jumbled and he had a hard time articulating things.  Speech therapists could never give it a label.  He made remarkable improvements and our speech therapist could not believe the gains made in a few short months.   My cranial sacral therapist speculates that many autistic children beat their head because they are trying to self-manipulate their jammed up skull bones. 

Go to  
http://www.upledger.com/ for more information.


EFT

Epsom Salt Baths
Epsom Salts are made of magnesium sulfate.  This salt is readily absorbed through the skin, and each component will assist the liver in dumping toxins.  It also helps move toxins out of the body through the skin.  Many of the kids are deficient in magnesium and these baths also help calm the muscles for a good night sleep.  Put 1-2 cups in a warm bath.

Electric Magnetic Frequency Protection

Protect you child from EMF's.  Do not allow your children to use a cell-phone or cordless home phone; unless you have a protective devise that you trust.  There are different companies that sell these devices.

T
estimony......We've purchased the Bio-Pro chips.  There are several things we've noticed using these.  My son used to complain of headaches and we isolated this to me using the cell phone in the car.  My son doesn't seem as addicted to his Nintendo DS game.  My television screen doesn't get dusty.

Go to
http://www.biopro.com for more information

Homeopathic medicine

LYME disease treatment
 
New evidence has shown that many autistic children are harboring this.  They have not necessarily been bitten by a tic; many speculate that it's mutated and can be passed along with the common cold.  Have your child checked for lyme’s disease; especially if they have motor tics.

RDI
Dr. Steven Gutstein is the creator of the RDI (Relationship Development Intervention) program. The program is parent-centered, and, according to the literature, is intended to help lay missing pathways in the brain. The claims made for RDI are extraordinary; according to the literature, by following the system parents can expect their children to develop: Dramatic improvement in meaningful communication, Desire and skills to share their experiences with others, Genuine curiosity and enthusiasm for other people, Ability to adapt easily and “go with the flow,” Amazing increase in the initiation of joint attention, Powerful improvement in perspective taking and theory of mind, Dramatically increased desire to seek out and interact with peers.

For more information go to www.rdidirect.com

SonRise Program

Since 1983, the Autism Treatment Center of America™ has provided innovative training programs for parents and professionals caring for children challenged by Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD) and other developmental difficulties.
The Son-Rise Program® teaches a specific and comprehensive system of treatment and education designed to help families and caregivers enable their children to dramatically improve in all areas of learning, development, communication and skill acquisition. It offers highly effective educational techniques, strategies and principles for designing, implementing and maintaining a stimulating, high-energy, one-on-one, home-based, child-centered program.

http://www.autismtreatmentcenter.org/index.php


ABA

Aromatherapy

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