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Asperger’s Syndrome
The term ‘Asperger Syndrome’ is a neurobiological disorder characterized by developmental disabilities. This disorder is also widely recognized by the name of autism spectrum disorder or ASD.It is characterized by range of developmental disabilities. People with this kind of disorder have problems lack desire to interact with peers , may have socially and emotionally inappropriate behaviour, and generally have repetitive routine. It is also sometimes found that the person affected by ADS has some speech and language peculiarities.
AS was discovered in 1944 by Hans Asperger, a Viennese pediatrician .He first described it as a personality disorder referring it as a psychopathy in the childhood. Later in 1980’s autistic psychopathy was recognized as a single disorder known as Asperger’s syndrome, named after Hans Asperger. But till this date researchers fail to clear the doubt between Asperger’s syndrome and high functioning autism. Because people with AS share the many symptoms of the high functioning autism. As a result identifying Asperger’s syndrome as a single domain remains in question .therefore pathologists are still struggling to find the exact cause of this syndrome.
Of all the autism spectrum disorders like pervasive developmental disorder(PDD), phenotype(BAP), etc, Asperger’s syndrome has similar symptoms of autism. AS is marked by poor social interactions, odd speech patterns and peculiar way of carrying oneself with the same routine and have resistance to change. It is also noted that people having this syndrome lack motor co-ordination. They are usually clumsy, shabbily dressed and fail to understand other’s body language and facial expressions. They are also unable to emote their feelings and therefore fail to make much friends. And since the usual onset of Asperger’s syndrome is during childhood, therefore the habits once formed last forever.
The signs and symptoms present in a person with AS can broadly be classified as under
Social interaction
those with AS experience failure in establishing life long relationships .this results due to their poor social interaction. They lack showing empathy towards others. They are not keen to share their experiences with others. They do not involve themselves into situations and are happy if left at their own. They fail to recognize the societal norms and accepted behaviour.Therefore they are unable to fit in the society. They exhibit strange behavior towards others like giving weird facial expressions ,non-smiling face and use of pedantic language. They indulge in one sided conversations and therefore are not good listeners.
Restricted concern and conduct
Another common symptom in AS patients is their inflexibility regarding their interests and behavior. They follow their own set routine and seldom allow any change. They follow their routine religiously. Any change in their routine can make them violent as reported in some cases. They like to keep their things arranged and any slight change makes them throw tantrums or send them into wailings .they form special interest in any subject and usually excel in it. But they may fail in other subjects if not of their interest. Patients of AS have strong rote memorization but lack in abstract comprehension. An additional symptom in some cases is of repeated motor mannerisms. These mannerisms include hand or finger flapping, rocking, spinning, jumping etc.
Oral communication
Those with Asperger syndrome might not have any delay in language formation but they do encounter problems while using correct words in the correct context. They are quite familiar with wide and new words but lack the sensibility to use them. They interpret the words according to their will. They are unable to note the elusive differences in accent ,tone and pitch. The most peculiar feature about their oral communication is their use of ornamental language. Their sentences are often laden with pedantic words as if quoting from a book. They are unable to sustain other people’s interest in their conversation due to lack of correct intonation and their tendency to jump one topic to another like drop of a hat.
Other symptoms
People with AS often relate their problems with their sensory experiences i.e. experiences related to the senses of touch,smell,hear and seeing. Another symptoms identified in some cases are attention difficulties and sleep problems.
Causes of Asperger’s syndrome –
Many researchers believe heredity to be the main cause of this disorder while some suggest mental disorders like depression and bipolar disorder to be associated with AS. Some research in AS cases have led researchers to associate birth defects with the syndrome. Some are also looking at environmental factors as a possible cause to Asperger’s Syndrome.
Although pathologists are still trying to distinguish AS from ASD ,yet some findings determine a different mechanism of AS from ASD.Neuroanatomical studies suggest that the AS’s mechanism involves some abnormal migration of embryonic cell during the conception of a fetus ,resulting in the alteration of control thought and behavior in the later stage.
My nearly 4 and half year old daughter has been diagnosed last month with aspergers. She is taking homeopathy remedies but not working. I think maybe she needs something different. She just seems very miserable depressed, anxiety problems. Tantrums and crying over nothing happens daily and violence.
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Adele
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Hi our son is 14 years old he has autism adhd he has problems with social dol a some times he is quiet sometimes hyper is there any way that homeopathic can help for his treatment? We need your help can he be normal? Please reply back.Best regards thanks
Bharwani family
My daughter age 15 years was diagnosed with Aspergers syndrom at the age of 13 in the year November 2013 , initially she was ok ,laborious and intelligent, always engaged deeply in study. In class her position always remains first. At the age of 13 and in the year May 2013 she was attacked with very high fever in measles. Her menstrual cycle had always been irregular. Doctors dig noised her poly cystic ovary. Since then abnormal behavior appeared in her, she doesn’t like her brother, even family of grand mother. Her social interaction is almost zeros in the society and school as well. From the nursery class to class sixth she used to teach her classmate. But now she is in class ninth and avoid any kind of interference from the as well as classmate, now avoid attending school, threatened to quit school. Right now except her mother there is no social mate. All of sudden she becomes violent and rushed blood to her mind and becomes normal while her mother spent enough time to counseling her. .presently she is taking Sizodon 0.5 mg and Daxid 50 mg once a day. Is there anything in homeopathy that would help us?
Best Rgds
Sanjeev
Hello Doctor
I have 17 year old son with border line autism. can he be subjected to homeopathy treatment. he has following symptoms
1. physical growth is ok
2. speech is ok
3. he do not mix socially – likely to remain alone
4. doing private schooling and preparing for National open school 10th Examination
My son age 28 years was diagnosed with Aspergers syndrom.He is LLB. and CS.He is unable to work in any organization,hence the best psychologist in Mumbai has ruled out he doing a job in any organization.He is well versed in international affairs and can debate on it.The problem is his lack of self confidence,no social contacts or desire to have one and living in his own thoughts,worries,anxieties etc.What is the solution?
Dr. Sharma,
It is wonderful that you offer “Write to Dr. Sharma and get a reply on how homeopathy can help you in treating your disease condition.”
I would love to learn more about how this works. I see people have posted questions about their children, but do not see your responses.
Thank you!
Robin
Hi Dr SHarma,
My male partner – 57yrs old is an asperger high functioning , undiagnosed,
I fell across an article on aspergers approx. a year ago and his behaviour all fell into place,
I have never seen a person suffer so much from the windy weather- it really distresses him
he is completely lactose intolerant and we eat healthy ,
but the wind issue- living in ireland means its a constant ‘threat’ we have to live with,
in addition he suffers from relaly bad seasonal affective disorder, sliding into depression end of september, peaking on 29th-30th november and again end of may,
so usually he has 4 months when he is happy ,
unfortunatley the bad weather isnt helping this year,
We both take hi doses vit b complex and I think this helps, Iused to give him st johns wort but Im not sure if it worked effectively enough for him, also anx homeopathy and that helped a little but to no great cure,
I do believe in all this homeopathy etc,, and I hope we find a cure
at the change of seasons it wouldnt matter what dosage of he took for st johns wort – it didnt work,
staying off sugar works also,
but there is no cure for the wind that I have found and I woudl be so grateful if you can think of a cure,
Best Rgds
NH
B-Complex is great! St Johns wort is good but try Milky Green Oats and Passionflower. There are many great anxiety herbs! In his situation he really needs to be on lots of high quality fish oil for his seasonal problems. You are doing a great job! We do an Anxiety/Focus Homeo Combo for my son-so there are remedies out there! Keep looking and researching for him as a whole person. His constitution matters!
Dear Dr Sharma
Your most interesting commentary has inspired us to write to you here.
My husband is 76 and we have only recently lived in retirement… he has now been recognised as Asperger and I am finding life very difficult… for him and me. When working, we had much less time together… now all the time it is obvious that he has problems. We try to stay apart most of the day if possible to spare terrible arguments and avoid conflict.
Is there anything in homeopathy that would help us? We are English and live in France.
Best regards
MH
Do you have experience in treating adult Asperger’s or Highly functioning Autism patients with homeopathy? The key word is adult. I would appreciate if you would let me know if you heard of any studies or know anybody with experience in adult Asperger’s patients.
Thank you.
Hi Dr. I am writing to you in hope of getting some help for my 11 year old son that has Aspergers Synrome. He is extremely bright with math and school work but is extremely poor in interacting with kids his age, oes not make eye contact when spoken to and has some anxiety where he seems to run back and forth for a few seconds while smacking his hands together..I am hoping you can direct me with the right homeopathic medicine i can try and give him. All your help is truly appreciated.
Thank You,
Frank
My son finds difficult to create friends.he forgets whatever he reads after 2 days.he is 10 years old.in the school he is told he may have mild aseragus.if it is true ,is there any treatment in homeopathy.
My child is 18 years old he is studying in class xii and facing difficulties in communicating with class mates and hostel mates and grows fear anxiety
Hello Dr Sharma, I have never been diagnosed with Asperger syndrome but do have some of the traits. It is my goal to get rid of these traits. With me it is the social part such as making friends and also dating. What is the best way to approach this?
Hi Dr Sharma,
My adult male paerner is 56 years old with aspergers- undiagnosed professionally,
His main problems are;
distress with wind weather changes, We live in UK, windy area,
anxiety and depression in october/november and april /may when the seasons change,
meltdowns- these have reduced as I find no dairy really helps , also no sugar,
He used to eat cream and 40 mins after eating it He would take a mad fit, take off in the car, his stomach would be swollen and He would have a distant look in his eyes and a distant smile,
I am convinced his body is poisoned by dairy products,
He also had gall bladder out,
He has no self confidence, little income,
Best Rgds
Molly Manning
hello doctor.
goodmorning.
I am interested to know about homeopathy cure for Asperger and adhd
my son has few of both these symptoms.
he is clumsy walker so we gave him calcarb 10M , i was wondering if that had anything to do with Asperger and adhd symptoms to surface ?
my 18 year old has learning disabilities, adhd and has recently been dx with aspergers I am trying to help him figure this out and help him socially and emotionally
Sir,
My nephew is a 6 year old boy. He was not diagonosed as Aspergers syndrome. But he is having lack of social movements and eye contacts. He is an intelligent guy. From his 4th year onwards he is undergoing occupational therapy. He is improving now, but slowly. Can u please help him
This article is negative and very poorly worded. Using such phrases as “therefore the habits once formed last forever.” Forever? Really? What are we, dogs? But even a dog can unlearn a bad habit! Conclusion: “People with Aspergers are unable to change their habits”.
How about this one: “those with AS experience failure in establishing life long relationships”. Really? I’ve been married for 20 years and am a female with AS. Thanks for telling me about the failure I “haven’t” experienced my whole life. I have overcome a heck of a lot! “They like to keep their things arranged and any slight change makes them throw tantrums or send them into wailings .” That is another stereotypical idea. Perhaps change your wording to “some children”. Sheesh!! “They lack showing empathy towards others. They are not keen to share their experiences with others.” You’ve got to be kidding me. Your “profile” of an AS person sounds more like a profile of a serial killer! My son is the most empathic person I know…and even as a child, I felt the emotions of others deeply, as does he, sometimes more than a regular person. “Not keen to share experiences?” Clearly you haven’t spent a lot of time closely with any child or adult with aspergers. They sure will share with you once they get going! Although perhaps since you have it in your mind that they “are” a certain way, they don’t care to share with you.
This article is absolutely ridiculous and downright harmful. It is so archaic in its assumptions that I feel like I’m reading notes from a lunatic asylum 150 years ago.
I have overcome a LOT. Had someone used the words that you use in this article to describe me, I would have curled up in a hole at the age of 12 and never come out!
Hello my three year old son has been diagnosed with mild asperger’s need guidance for it
Dear Dr Sharma,
Thankyou for this opportunity to interact with u. My daughter now going to be 18 years of age is having asperger syndrome since birth. We detected when she was about 3.5years. At the age of 3 years she had very high fever in measeles.
Can u please suggest homeopathic medicine and it’s name. Would remain grateful for life.
Regards,
Rajiv Kumar
Hi Dr Sharma,
My son is 27 and hasn’t had a real relationship with a woman. He hasn’t been able to have a long term friendship for his entire life. He lives at home with myself and his dad due to financial circumstances. He has told me that he isn’t getting married because he hasn’t had luck with the few women he went out with. One time date. He sees that he will be alone and has given up. I want so much for him to have a relationship. I just recently came across Asperger’s Syndrome. His pediatric doctors never diagnosed him with AS. He does repeat himself a lot and likes routine. I want him to have a relationship some day. PLease help me on homeopathic treatment. Thank you.