I. Definitions
Conventional medicine is also known as western medicine. It is a system of medical approach in which physicians and other health professionals such as nurses, medical technicians and specialists and therapists, etc., use drugs, radiation, surgery and medical equipment to treat symptoms and diseases.
II. As conventional medicine effects of autism
A. Diagnosis
For the disease is treated effectively, the conventional doctor must first diagnose what causes the symptoms of disease or illness. It is through the blood, the logical screen, psychological and physical examination, and so the diagnosis of children with developmental disorders is always a stressful time and the road for parents and children, because every doctor in conventional medicine is mainly specialized in one field and can not do any proposal beyond his or her professional judgments. You May be recommended to see other experts if deemed necessary. Because autism is a complex disease, it requires a team of doctors before it can be diagnosed accurately and many misdiagnoses are made, leading to overwhelming pressure and time wasting for parents and their children. Fortunately, many cases of autism is properly diagnosed and treated accordingly.
To avoid wasting your time, here is a basic list of doctors and specialists that are required for all children with developmental disorders to be diagnosed correctly:
a. Develop and conduct pediatric
B. Paediatric Neurologist
c. Children psychiatrist
d. Child Psychology
e. Speech and Language Pathologist
f. work of the therapist
Mr. physiotherapist
h. Play therapist
I. The social worker
Some children may require more or less than the list of top experts in their journey to find a cure, but we believe this is a basic list for quick and correct diagnosis.
B. The types of conventional treatment
1 animal therapy
Animal therapy is the focus for improvement in inter action between children and animals, thereby increasing the child believes in building a relation ship, as well as sensory and motor problems.
2 Auditory integration therapy
The program uses a modified music and sound in order to correct the problems of children in the processing and speech understanding and sound.
3 augmentative communication
Augmentative communication helps to support the child out of communication by acting as a bridge to speech development, or providing alternative, if the speech does not develop. It includes a picture exchange communication, image and symbol displays, technological support for communication, sign language and body language.
4 behavioral treatments
The goal of behavior therapy to help autistic children overcome emotional, behavioral and cognitive disorders through goal-oriented, systematic procedure. He said that this type of treatment has proven successful in treating mood, anxiety, personality, eating, substance abuse, and psychotic disorders in several stages.
5 chelation
Because children with autism have impaired secretion system, Cchelation helps remove heavy metals accumulated in the brain through medication to IV or by mouth or rubbed on the skin. Although, this is a new treatment, but in theory, it reduces the physical and behavioral.
6 diet
The daily diet is always important for autistic or not autistic children. Since most children with autism have a problem with weakened immune systems and problems with toxic elimination, food intake, which will help to strengthen and improve the immune elimination of toxins will do no harm, and avoid eating foods that can raise allergy and digestive problems are always important. Selection of fresh and organic foods are always carefully will help to reduce the metabolic requirements for autistic children.
7 Discrete trial training
Discrete trial training is a program that helps to improve basic skills for autistic children
) Before learning skills such as sitting, attending, look at your mate and class teachers, etc.
b) certain skills as they know their name, address, telephone number, parents, etc.
Before children can continue to more complex language, academic and social skills early in breaking off a small portion of the skills taught and the repetitive exercises. The process of children's record and awarded if the answer is appropriate.
8 Facilitated communication
The program helps non verbal students to communicate with others, while someone else helps to support your arms and hands.
9 immunological treatments
Type of therapy helps to change the immune system deficit for children with autism, including steroids, intravenous infusions and munoglobulin, depending on the child's diagnosis. These treatments may carry the risk of long-term health. There are many plants that can help, such as ginkgo boliba if you want to use herbs or other alternative treatment for this type of disorder, please consult a physician before using.
10 medicines
A drug that is used by conventional medicine for treating some symptoms of autism, such as hyperactive, anxiety, Moodswing, seizure, gastrointestinal disorder proved very effective, but with some side effects, so it is for child benefit to doses as low as possible:
) tranquilizer
i) Effects of
Tranquilizers were thioridazine (Mellaril), chlorpromazine (Thorazine), haloperidol (Haldol) and risperidol (Risperdal), which will help in treating symptoms of behavior problems that govern the production of dopamine, thereby increasing their attention and concentration at school and at home by making them more able to learn.
ii) side effects include tranquilizers
* Sedation or drowsiness.
** Less common side effects include changes in liver function, effects on blood cells, restlessness or agitation, skin sensitivity to sun, and a true allergic reaction
*** Re onset of symptoms if the medication is stopped
b) serotonin-specific reuptake inhibitors
i) Effects of
It works well for children with depression and anxiety disorders, regulates the production of serotonin, which is vital for responsible and control of basic physiological aspects of body
ii) side effects
* Retention of urine
** Easily agitated or upset.
*** Dizziness and fatigue
**** Change in appetite and sleep, etc.
11 music therapy
Music therapy is the emphasis on the use of music through singing, movement and musical instruments to facilitate learning, communication and social skills.
12 occupational therapy
Occupational therapy is a type of program, helping to compromise, physically, intellectually or emotionally to integrate coping skills into their lives in order to perform necessary tasks. But for children with autism, the main goal of occupational therapy is to integrate sensory perception through the identification and interpretation of sensory stimuli based largely on memory, so it helps the child to get a more peaceful frame of mind and concentrate on specific tasks.
13 Play therapy
Play therapy is the focus in using the game to improve language, speech, communication, emotional and social skills.
14 physical Therapy
Physical therapy is also known as fizioterapije.Glavni goal of this program is to develop, maintain and restore maximum movement and functional abilities of children with autism, such as walking, jumping, running, etc. so that children can increase their physical strength, balance and mobility, and better sensory integration.
15 Rapid-promoting methods
Soma Mukhopadhyay is the founder of fast-stimulation method. The method includes the continuous, rapid questioning and in combination with the use of low-tech letter boards for the PIR communication to the students attention and fast response speed of students.
16 recreational therapy
Encourage the child to participate in some kind of sport like swimming, gymnastics, dance, etc., thereby increasing awareness of the child's social interactions.
17 Relationship development intervention
Relationship development intervention autism believes children can adapt authentic emotional relationships with others and in different environments, if they are given the opportunity to learn them in a gradual, systematic way by using a highly structured games, exercises, back and forth focused communication, sharing of experiences and play with others help to build mutual experiences in social relationships.
18. Social skill group
Children play together under the supervision of parents and professionals such as psychologists, it helps to improve social interaction and social skills, thereby increasing awareness of child inappropriate behavior and interest in playing with other children.
19 Social stories
Until the story simple story with lots of pictures, and sometimes words, the program improves autistic children's self help and social skills and to prepare the child for the change routines in the new environment.
20 Son-Rise
Son-rise is one of the methods taught to parents with autistic children in the 70's, unfortunately, has published an independent study has tested the effectiveness programa.Program believes acceptance of autistic children as they are, without a preconceived and interact with them with positive, enthusiastic way and encouraging children to more meaningful communication that can help children overcome verbal and interactive social deficits.
21 Speech and language therapy
This is a program designed to enhance the ability of autistic children in speech production, vocal production, swallowing and language needs and use jezika.Program can be run through a variety of contexts, including schools, hospitals and private clinics, or therapist's office.
22 Treatment and education of autistic and related communication handicaps
This is a class program with the aim to teach autistic children work independently, life communication and social skills with an emphasis on repetitive routines, image distribution and structural settings.
23 verbal behavior
It was first discovered by Skinner, a psychologist. It helps children to language and speech termination penalty in small part, and taught in a systematic way of assessing the minute details of the initial communication skills and progress through the gaps filling. A parent is required to answer and reward your child as well. As communication skills progress, the children learn to make a request, ask questions and engage in complex conversation. The program is just a theory with a few experimental studies until recently.
24 vision therapy
Vision Therapy May be required if the child is suspected to have problems seeing or understanding and learning what he or she sees.
25 Vitamins and supplements
Because children with autism is a lack of vitamin B6, vitamin E and other trace minerals, it is no harm if taken in small doses. If you want to use them, or high doses, consult your physician before using.
In fact, there is one type of treatment that is likely to be effective for all children and all families. Instead, interventions will need to be adapted to individual needs and value access.
