Home Remedies and Herbs for Asperger Syndrome

Asperger’s syndrome is a developmental disorder that is usually characterized by significant delays. Basic skills that many people have such as social and interpersonal skills seem to be missing from someone with asperger’s syndrome. It was recently added to the manual that governs different psychological issues and is also thought to be a mild form of autism. ¹

What Causes Asperger’s Syndrome?

There is not a clear cause for asperger’s syndrome. The theories range from brain development issues to genetic reasons for the disorder. Some environmental factors that may affect aspberger’s syndrome may include:

• Issues during pregnancy
• Exposure to toxins
• Possible prenatal infections²

What are the Symptoms of Asperger’s Syndrome?

The symptoms of aspberger’s syndrome can vary from person to person. There are many symptoms that are common to those with aspberger’s syndrome. They include:

• Significant delay in non verbal communication such as eye contact, or facial expressions
• Difficulty in formulating friendships with the appropriate age group
• Inability to show emotional responses when appropriate to a given situation (ie: laughter or sadness)
• Repetitive patterns of behavior; sometimes appearing to be OCD
• The need to follow specific routines and rules. People with aspberger’s syndrome do not like to deviate from a routine as it provides them with structure.³

How is Asperger’s Syndrome Diagnosed?

The best way to diagnose aspberger’s syndrome is to do a full assessment on the child. The tests performed are usually of a psychological nature and can include a developmental history and general observations about the child. Early detection is needed for proper treatment. ⁴

How is Asperger’s Syndrome Treated?

The treatment for aspberger’s syndrome is as varied as the patient affected by the disorder. Some of the more common ways to treat aspberger’s syndrome are:

• Social skills training
• Speech/language therapy
• Cognitive behavior therapy-This helps regulate emotions and emotional responses to stimuli
• Applied behavioral analysis⁵

Natural Medicinal Options for Asperger’s Syndrome

In addition to general therapy, aspberger’s syndrome can be treated with natural options. There are a variety of herbs and supplements that can be beneficial for those with aspberger’s syndrome. This is a small list but they can all be effective.

• Chamomile - Used in tea form, this herb can be used to calm the mind of a person with aspberger’s syndrome. Adding a few teaspoons of the herb to a glass and pouring hot water over the herb will make the tea.
• St. John’s Wort - This herb is wonderful for the brain and memory. It may be taken in pill form to allow for maximum absorption by the body. Taken twice a day with water, a person with aspberger’s syndrome may experience relief from certain symptoms.
• Fish Oil - This supplement is often taken in pill form. It contains essential fatty acids that help promote increased cognitive function. This could be very important for someone with aspberger’s syndrome. Taken at least once a day, a patient may experience relief of symptoms such as slow cognitive function.

Conclusion

Aspberger’s syndrome is a disorder of the brain. It has been linked to autism and is on that particular spectrum. Aspberger’s syndrome is not always easy to diagnose but if done early, treatment can begin to give the patient relief. Using combination therapy like those listed above is often the best way to combat aspberger’s syndrome and allow the patient to live a normal and productive life.

References

1. http://www.webmd.com/brain/autism/mental-health-aspergers-syndrome
2. http://www.medicinenet.com/asperger_syndrome/page2.htm
3. http://psychcentral.com/disorders/aspergers-disorder-symptoms/
4. http://www.autism-society.org/what-is/aspergers-syndrome/
5. https://www.autismspeaks.org/family-services/tool-kits/asperger-syndrome-and-high-functioning-autism-tool-kit/interventions-and-t