| I would like to discuss a little bit about how to | | | | supplements that are known to be helpful for |
| utilize supplements as treatment options for | | | | attention and focusing issues. My website can be |
| Autism. It is clear that many people with Autism | | | | very useful for that as well. |
| have some core issues that involve socialization | | | | When you are considering supplement usage, it is |
| issues, language problems, behavioral problems, | | | | important to keep in mind that many time |
| sensory issues, stereotypical behaviors, self | | | | supplements work synergistically with one another |
| stimulatory behaviors, etc. And intervention can | | | | so the more supplements you use, the more of a |
| take many forms such as speech therapy, | | | | cumulative effect you may have. Using one |
| behavioral therapy, occupational therapy, etc. But | | | | certain supplement is not always the key, instead |
| there are also many supplements that are | | | | it is more about the total nutrition program so |
| available and can be used to treat some of these | | | | that you do get the effect you are looking for. |
| core issues seen in Autism. So learning about the | | | | Supplements come in various forms, some are |
| various treatment options out there can help you | | | | capsules, and some are liquids. Each child will handle |
| decide what to do. | | | | the various forms differently. Young children often |
| If you want to research supplement options, I | | | | have a hard time swallowing pills and so opening |
| have created a website called to help with that. | | | | the capsules and dissolving the supplements into |
| You can search for supplements in a couple of | | | | drinks or food is often best. You can add it to |
| different ways. You can search directly by name | | | | applesauce or pear sauce or juices to get them |
| so if you want to look up a specific amino acid | | | | into your child. For older children who can swallow |
| like Gaba or Taurine, or if you want to look up a | | | | pills then they can just swallow them down easily. |
| certain multi-vitamin or probiotic, you can do that | | | | For the liquid supplements, they often mix well |
| as well. Or, if you want to review supplements | | | | with various tropical juices such as pineapple juice, |
| based on certain treatment categories you can do | | | | mango juice or citrus juice. And in part 2 of this |
| that as well. Maybe you want to know what | | | | series we will discuss what supplements are |
| supplements are known to be helpful for | | | | helpful for what symptoms. |
| hyperactivity or maybe you want to research | | | | |