Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Kids and Adults

Autism Spectrum Disorder, medically shortened to ASD, is a rare medical condition in the human neurological system.  ASD is a disability in the development of skill and capability due to a gap in the brain. This peculiarity causes retard in brain development and social communication causing repetitive behavior and unusual interests.

During one of my several visits to the social park close to my community, late that evening I observed kids play in groups in the park. I smile as they derive joy from the castle and horse toys. Then I saw one of the kids isolated in the house and a slide toy. She looks unfamiliar, but it was later I noticed she was new to the park as she came to spend her holiday with her cousin

She was Anabella when I later learned her name after walking up to her. She suffers from Autism but she is a smart and admirable kid. She told me she chose to stay alone on the slide after picking quarrels twice with other kids including her cousins.

Like Anabella, ASD has limited the social and communication skills of many intelligent kids. Making it difficult for them to have good relations with their peers. 

Signs and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Kids

• ASD often begins to manifest in infancy in their first 10 months. They find it difficult to express feelings of anger, sadness, or happiness and do not keep eye contact 
• They do not react to the call of their name by 12 months or below
• They use no or few gestures like a nod, wave, or cry by 12 months
• By 18 months, they do not point or show a reaction to any interesting thing
• They are indifferent to jovial or harsh play
• By 24 months, they love to isolate themselves during playtime
• They do not notice the feeling of other peers when playing
• By 36 months, they do not react appropriately to singing, dancing, or gestural activities

Common Repetitive Behaviors are:

• Often shown obsessive interests in things
• Are often disagree with a peer during playtime
• Play with a toy the same way every time
• Say the same words over and over again for a long time
• Keep unusual habit 
• Cry regularly without being upset or abused

Developmental Restraints in Autism

• Communication disorders such as poor language skills, speech stuttering, low vocalization, repetition of phrases and word
• Impulsive and inattentive behavior
• Restlessness
• Irrational attitudes
• Mood disorder
• Lack of fear
• Poor mental and learning capacity
• Delayed movement 

Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) in Adult

Autism is a lifetime disorder that affects the communication and behavior of the affected. As there is no cure for Autism, for now, kids affected with this brain problem grow into an adult with it and show the same symptoms and repetitive behavior as mentioned above. 

Likely little difference is that they adapt to love and corrections shown to them in the course of their growth, therefore, they might do some things differently and better.

Treatments for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

No standard treatment for ASD for now but various treatment sessions can help affected kids to grow into better and more admirable kids. These treatments will improve the abilities of the affected. 

Behavioral therapy: This requires a deep commitment to the person with autism because the therapist needs to understand why they show some behavior and then advise them against it. It also includes managing their response level to peer behaviors. Generally, this therapy introduces a positive culture of behavior to the affected person.

Mental therapy: This type of therapy visits the roots, which is the brain. The therapy session will focus on amending the mental perspective of the affected person to correct outward reactions that come from the brain. This also requires commitment.

Nutritional therapy: This will help to improve some systems in the body. Food combinations have to improve and then there will be some restrictions on some food items. Among foods to avoid are casein and gluten protein derived from dairy foods. Organic Jamaican Sea Moss is also therapeutic in treating ASD. It contributes a great number of Vitamins and fiber to the body. 

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Educational therapy: This is more common because their schools are established around the world to make people with ASD fit into the community. They are taught methods of communication and new behavioral patterns.

Herbal remedies: There are special natural herbs that have the medicinal qualities to improve the condition of autism spectrum disorder. To fight autism biologically in the body, the immune system needs to be active to support nutrition treatments. Finest Herbal Shop’s Immune Booster is a good option to buy. Likewise, the Finest Herbal Shop’s Soupsop Tincture is an herbal remedy to treat depression and anxiety which are one of the common symptoms of ASD.

Kids or Adults with Autism spectrum disorder need love and affection from everybody they come in contact with, therefore you must show love to them at all times, just as I showed Anabella.