Autism is not retarded ii

Regressive Autism

*Regressive autism occurs when a child appears to develop typically but then starts to lose speech and social skills, typically between the ages of 15 and 30 months, and is subsequently diagnosed with autism. Other terms used to describe regression in children with autism are autism with regression, autistic regression, setback-type autism, and acquired autistic syndrome.There is no standard definition for regression, and the prevalence of regression varies depending on the definition used.^[3] Some children show a mixture of features, with some early delays and some later losses; and there is evidence of a continuous spectrum of behaviors, rather than a black-and-white distinction, between autism with and without regression.


Gluten free diet
* A gluten-free diet is a diet that excludes foods containing gluten. Gluten is a protein found in wheat (including kamut and spelt), barley, rye, malts and triticale. It is used as a food addictive in the form of a flavoring, stabilizing or thickening agent, often as "dextrin". A gluten-free diet is the only medically accepted treatment for celiac disease, the related condition dermatitis herpetiformis, and wheat allergy.


Some idea of self help at home:-

Holding therapy
* when a child and mother cuddles and begins eye contact, his development would proceed normally.

Good for the child to be stress free, do not force the child in terms of anything.

Vigorous exercise helps the child gain control of their bodies , sleep better and leads to self stimulatin behaviour.
- places like the playground, beach or park for the child to run and have fun is good enough.

Speech therapy
Occupational therapy
Music therapy
Technology / computer programs

Family - IMPORTANT to teach siblings on interact

Do not isolate you or your child, you need to be surrounded by family and friends to improve interaction

Parents must learn to :-
*Get over caring about what other people think
*your child is here to stay, he needs your support
*Keep your sense of humour, take time to laugh

BE POSITIVE

Teach basic communication, it'll help the frustration.

No matter how bad the situation or behaviour, there is always a solution