Curcumin, an active ingredient of turmeric, may be beneficial in ASD, perhaps owing to its anti‐oxidant and anti‐inflammatory properties. Probiotics such as yogurt may have effects on the gut microbiome and on pro‐inflammatory cytokines that may play a role in the pathogenesis of ASD.
Due to its anti-inflammatory properties, turmeric—specifically curcumin, the main active ingredient—may be one of the top natural remedies showing promise for treatment and management of autism symptoms.
Sensory objects and toys are perfect for soothing the early stages of a meltdown. They can help decrease sensory overload (even if that seems counterintuitive) and provide a helpful distraction for the person with autism. There are plenty of sensory toys on the market if you want something convenient.
Sensory overload, changes in routine, social isolation, co-occurring conditions, and lack of support can all exacerbate the symptoms of autism. However, with early intervention, therapy, and support, individuals with autism can manage these challenges and improve their quality of life.
Vitamin D has been suggested as a therapy to improve symptoms of ASD including speech [18].
Parents claim that vetiver, frankincense, and ylang-ylang are the most effective oils in managing emotional outbursts and aggression in children with autism.
Green tea research shows an amelioration of behavioral aberrations by a daily intake dose of the extract; doses range from 75 to 300 mg/kg after postnatal day 14 up to day 40 in animals with valproate induced autism.
Vitamin B6 and magnesium to ease autism symptoms
More than a dozen studies have suggested that supplementing vitamin B6 and magnesium in children with autism helps to ease symptoms, but the treatment remains controversial as each child's body will react differently to varying interventions.
Researchers found Vitamin B6 with Magnesium has the potential effects to alleviate the core symptoms of autism. A possible association higher doses of vitamin B6-Magnesium supplementation may reduce biochemical abnormalities e.g. reduction of urinary excretion of homovanillic acid and improve neurobehavioral symptoms.
Research has shown that Methyl B12, also known as methylcobalamin, can help relieve symptoms of autism. In the body, B12 assists with detoxification because it is a critical factor of the methylation pathway that helps the body make the powerful antioxidant, glutathione.
Another chemical in turmeric that has been studied in the lab is turmerone. In animal studies, turmerone has been shown to stimulate stem cells to make new brain cells, something that could in theory help with neurodegenerative conditions like Alzheimer's disease.
Applied behavior analysis (ABA) is widely regarded as the gold standard for treating children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other developmental disorders.
It also helps the brain by improving memory and cell growth and by producing serotonin and dopamine, which improves your mood and helps to reduce depression. So, turmeric is a great food for ADHD kids.
Aside from lavender, peppermint is perhaps one of the most widely used of all essential oils. It is perfect for children with autism, ADHD, and ADD because it gives a cooling sensation and has a calming effect on the body. It is also known to help improve mental focus.
The most common developmental therapy for people with ASD is Speech and Language Therapy. Speech and Language Therapy helps to improve the person's understanding and use of speech and language.
A healthy diet for people with autism means eating foods like grass-fed meat, pasture-raised eggs, organs, and fresh fruit. Make sure to avoid any processed foods with added sugar and vegetable/seed oils completely if you want to thrive. Avoid drinking anything with caffeine or added sugars or artificial sweeteners.
A specific herb called Vacha (Acorus calamus) has shown speech enhancing properties.
It is well documented that B 12 deficiency can cause developmental delay, hypotonia, tremor, seizures, failure to thrive, reduced IQ, and mental retardation. Children with B 12 deficiency exhibit speech, language, and social delays, behavioral issues, and problems with fine and gross motor movement.
Eating lots of fruit and vegetables, nuts and seeds as well as healthy grass-fed meat, wild game and oily fish and avoiding processed foods, can go a very long way in maintaining a healthy balance and limiting oxidative stress.
Being completely silent. Not being able to communicate in any way. Withdrawing to a quiet, dark space to get away from the cause of their shutdown. Not being able to move from where they are because they're thinking too much about the cause of their shutdown.