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The number of autism cases has grown steadily over the years. The reason for this is not known. What is known is the profound effects that autism – and autism symptoms – can have on a person’s overall quality of life.
The exact cause of autism is unknown. Still, many research units are devoted to finding the links to its origins and development. Ongoing research is exploring the role of genetics and neurochemical imbalances in the development of autism, but environmental factors may also play a role.
Autism itself is difficult to measure; the symptoms and extent vary greatly between individual patients. While some autistic patients experience mild communication difficulties, others experience aggression and hyperactivity. Intelligence levels also vary between patients, and it is not rare for autistic patients to show measurable signs of above average intelligence.
As a developmental disability, autism directly affects social interactions and communication, as well as imagination and expression. Detecting it can be challenging in the first few months of a child’s life, but as the child grows, the symptoms become more apparent.
While there is no known cure for autism, its symptoms can be managed. Proper treatment plays an important role in counteracting the more troubling effects of autism.
Autism Detection
Usually, parents notice the first signs of autism in children around 18 months old. The lack of interest in play is one of the more noticeable signs. Children with autism may ignore the following:
• Play pretend
• Playing with other children
• Show interest in activities
• Picking up or bringing objects
• Games like peekaboo and hide and seek
Of course, it is not a cause for concern if a child does not like or does not respond to some of these games. It is the pronounced disregard for playful interaction that may indicate a problem. If a child generally does not respond to activities and games that most children enjoy, autism may be the cause. Autism affects how the child expresses and understands emotions, relates to others and communicates.
The role of chiropractic care
Traditionally, autistic patients have relied solely on medication to relieve symptoms, such as aggression, in an attempt to cope with the disease. Chiropractic care, on the other hand, is a drug-free, holistic approach to treatment aimed at improving the patient’s overall quality of life. In the case of autism, this is especially relevant, because the symptoms often cause great distress not only for the patient, but also for his family.
Recent research has shown that spinal adjustments can help alleviate the symptoms of autism. One study showed a positive correlation between upper cervical spine adjustments and the treatment of autism symptoms. The study followed a 9-month period of chiropractic adjustments in 26 autistic children. The results showed an improvement in response to stimuli, reflexes, range of motion of the neck and a beneficial effect on other health problems.
Many of the children stopped taking Ritalin, the stimulant usually given to autistic patients who show symptoms. Overall, the study also showed improvements in bladder and bowel control, speech, eye contact, and attention span. The beneficial effect of these adaptations on autism was attributed to the correction of a partial dislocation affecting local neurological function and development.
One article examined research on the role of chiropractic care in the treatment of autistic children. Based on the claim that healthy brain development depends on the healthy structure and movement of the spine, researchers looked at the role of spinal health in the development and possible treatment of autism. Thus, abnormal spinal development is linked to a range of disorders, including ADHD and autism.
Neurochemical communication responsible for eliciting a sense of well-being is thought to be associated with spinal biomechanics and its neurological pathways. Researchers then established the link between neurobehavioural disorders and how the entire body communicates with the brain. The role of the spine is said to play a key role in the effectiveness of this communication.
Chiropractic care, in the form of adjustments to nerve interference (known as vertebral subluxations), addresses the nervous system’s need for stimulation. Stimulation, in turn, aids the development and functioning of the nervous system.
Such findings indicate that chiropractic care could help improve the overall quality of life of autistic patients, relieving some of the more distressing symptoms. It is a step towards the ultimate goal of finding a cure.
Chiropractic care can help relieve symptoms
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