Acupuncture and Autism

Autism or sometimes is called as Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a disorder that mainly related with the problem with the brain development. People who suffer from this condition are usually have problems with their social interaction and also communication either verbal and non-verbal. [note]What Is Autism?, autismspeaks.org, https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-autism[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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People with the autism disorder as explained above usually have the symptoms like having difficulties to interact with other people. Other symptoms of this condition would be show little emotion or empathy, have little or no spoken language, insist on following routines and be easily upset by change, and also like to flutter their fingers at the side of their eyes to watch the light flicker. [note]Autistic disorder, raisingchildren.net.au, http://raisingchildren.net.au/articles/autistic_disorder_signs_and_symptoms.html[/note]  

CAUSES

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It is believed that there are no any single issue that cause the autism spectrum disorder. But it is strongly believe that this disorder is caused by the problem with brain structure or function. [note]Home > About Autism > Causes, www.autism-society.org, http://www.autism-society.org/what-is/causes/[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : LV3 Acupuncture treatment for Autism : Acupuncture in the treatment of autism spectrum disorders is usually related with the acupuncture point at the head area of human body. One method of acupuncture treatment for this autism disorder would be a scalp acupuncture which is targeting the acupuncture point near the ear area. [note]Acupuncture for Treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders, Hindawi Publishing Corporation, http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2012/679845/[/note]