Jump to content
RemedySpot.com

Which Symptoms of Autism Should Be Treated?

Rate this topic


Guest guest

Recommended Posts

Which Symptoms of Autism Should Be Treated?

http://autism.about.com/b/2008/02/06/which-symptoms-of-autism-should-be-treated.\

htm

Many people with autism live with constant discomfort or pain. Some

cope with

<http://autism.about.com/od/treatmentoptions/a/whatisspd.htm>sensory

dysfunction resulting in physical pain to ears, eyes or skin. Others

live with

<http://autism.about.com/od/medicalissuesandautis1/f/nosleep.htm>sleep

problems that result in exhaustion or depression. Also relatively

common are problems with seizures,

<http://autism.about.com/od/aspergerssyndrome/a/moodsasperger.htm>anxiety,

depression or compulsion, and

<http://autism.about.com/od/medicalissuesandautis1/f/GIautism.htm>gastrointestin\

al

issues that cause painful bloating and constipation.

These symptoms are not " autism. " They are issues often associated

with autism, and as such they are amenable to treatment and,

sometimes, to cure. Treatment may be covered under insurance, but

just as often may be expensive or hard to find.

Many people with autism cannot communicate with typically developing

peers. Without spoken language, they have no tools to get their basic

needs met, or to get across their own ideas and perspectives.

Signing,

<http://autism.about.com/b/2006/11/07/communicating-with-pecs-picture-exchange-c\

ards.htm>picture

cards, computer-based assistive communication devices and other tools

can change all that, and help people with autism gain a great deal of

independence and respect.

Then there are the symptoms, such as lack of eye contact, " passions "

for particular areas of interest, disinterest in social interaction,

and lack of social reciprocity, that actually

<http://autism.about.com/od/whatisautism/a/symptoms.htm>define autism

in the diagnostic criteria. These symptoms may cause far more

discomfort to caregivers, teachers and families than they do to

people with autism. Yet treatment for these symptoms, in the form of

<http://autism.about.com/od/alllaboutaba/a/abaoverview.htm>behavioral

therapy, <http://autism.about.com/od/whatisautism/a/SLP.htm>speech

therapy and

<http://autism.about.com/od/improvingsocialskills/a/socialthinking.htm>social

skills therapy are often available - sometimes free of charge -

through schools and other agencies.

There's a great deal of debate within the autism community as to

whether this last group of qualities are " symptoms " at all. In fact,

many autism advocates feel they are personal traits which deserve

respect and acceptance.

Do you have a stand on this issue? If so, what's your point of view?

Which symptoms of autism should be treated?

comment:

http://autism.about.com/b/2008/02/06/which-symptoms-of-autism-should-be-treated.\

htm

________________________________

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

Loading...
×
×
  • Create New...