Monday, January 03, 2011
Autism
Autism is a life-long developmental disability, which, in the United Kingdom, affects approximately 90 people in every 10,000. Put into clinical perspective, this means that the average general practitioner (GP) will have 18 people with autism on
their list.
Individuals with autism are affected in different ways, but all seem to suffer from a triad of impairments: difficulty in interacting with others, impairments in social communication and difficulty thinking imaginatively. An absence of play is often one of the first obvious signs of autism.
The cause of autism is unknown; there are no universally accepted explanations. Current research favors a genetic component, although other factors are also implicated, including environmental triggers and imbalances in neurochemistry.
There is no medication that can ‘cure’ autism. When medication is used, it is to treat a particular
symptom of the syndrome. Specialist education often dramatically improves the quality of life for sufferers and their families.
Many chiropractors and other manipulativetherapists report good symptomatic improvements
following treatment.
their list.
Individuals with autism are affected in different ways, but all seem to suffer from a triad of impairments: difficulty in interacting with others, impairments in social communication and difficulty thinking imaginatively. An absence of play is often one of the first obvious signs of autism.
The cause of autism is unknown; there are no universally accepted explanations. Current research favors a genetic component, although other factors are also implicated, including environmental triggers and imbalances in neurochemistry.
There is no medication that can ‘cure’ autism. When medication is used, it is to treat a particular
symptom of the syndrome. Specialist education often dramatically improves the quality of life for sufferers and their families.
Many chiropractors and other manipulativetherapists report good symptomatic improvements
following treatment.
