subject: Autism - Different Structured Brains [print this page] Kids with Autism can be very understanding of noises, tastes, textures, and smells. Sensory integration therapy helps their youngster to deal with whatever it is causing them problems. This is where the rainbow spectrum of autism manifests itself. On one end of the spectrum are individuals who have no speech, but who are very much alive and attentive to what is going on around them. It is very difficult for parents to take care of the child and always monitor the activities of the child. You will need lot of patience, energy and money to cope with the situation. There will be situation where you will feel the need for an extra hand and someone who can guide you with the problem and show you correct path.
Not noodle like or jelly like but like zigzags of tissue forming structure. 'Potato chip brains' is the term sometimes used by doctors. I wonder how much prejudice these people would have to endure if it were known beforehand. Again, it seems all it really is, is a different structured brain to do the same job.I cannot thank my son enough for silently demanding that I grow and change every step of the way. He made me see life though his eyes and taught me to how to dig deep within, and be creative, and think outside the box. Yes, it took time to see the good and to be able to switch from feeling negative to being positive.
I wonder at the reasoning that it is because typical people chose to have those characteristics it is considered ok. On the other hand our children do not choose in the same way and are denied services or are placed on endless waiting lists. In addition to the reactions with B vitamins and cod liver oil, I have also seen from time to time, issues with the use of single amino acids. So whether you are using Taurine, Gaba or other amino acids, there can be some reactions to watch for. Another big symptom relates to sensory experiences or sensitivities. Lots of kids with Asperger Syndrome extremely hate noisy situations or loud things like horns honking, fire alarms going off, parents fighting, etc.
One should by no means ignore this, its best if you could catch it as quick as possible. Some of the most common issues that parents see in a kid which has Asperger's syndrome are; aggressiveness, self-injury, and social inappropriateness. What do you do when your non-Asperger syndrome kid gives you a picture they drew or painted? You praise them, you hug them, you squeal a little bit! Children with Asperger syndrome are smart! They don't like this. They don't like loud noises, being touched or being in the spotlight so to speak.
Often due to the auditory problems, the child would also have a hard time with communication. Not only speaking to him or her, but they have problems following directions or being told to do something or told to not do something. In a classroom setting this can lead to further problems with the teachers or kids in the classroom. Students can be prompted by changing their environment, i.e. in the above example of distractor reduction, or by physically helping the student to respond correctly.
