Autism - what can we do

James · Joined: 05 Aug 2006 Posts: 3

My nephew has been told he has Autism and his mother (my sister) is quite upset. I dont understand what Autism actually is and if there is anything we cand do to help.

Can you advise?

Thanks
James

drtom · Site Admin Joined: 05 Jun 2006 Posts: 130

James,
autism is primarily a brain disorder where there is abnormal communication development. We now recognise a wide spectrum of autism from severely mentally handicapped to high functioning autism or aspergers syndrome.
It is imperative to ensure that correct nutrition and especially omega balance in the brain, which is principally made up of fat. Most of us are omega 3 deficient and this can be checked by a blood test which gives an accurate reading of omega 3/omega 6 balance.
I would also strongly recommend the book " Gut and Psychology Syndrome" by the neurologist Dr Natasha Campbell McBride, who has an autistic son and has produced significant improvements by dietary means.

Dr Tom

David Taylor · Joined: 15 Aug 2006 Posts: 1

drtom · Site Admin Joined: 05 Jun 2006 Posts: 130

James,
I have no experience of using ldn in autism but thanks for the information which I will follow up.

Dr Tom