PDD
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Diagnosis and symptoms of
PDD
PDD - Pervasive Developmental
Disorders are made up of 5 different disorders:
- Autism
- Asperger's Disorder
- Childhood Disintegrative Disorder (CDD)
- Rett's Disorder
- PDD - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD - NOS)
It is estimated that as many as 1.5
million Americans, including children and adults, may have PDD.
There are currently no medical tests which can diagnose
PDD.
Diagnosis is usually based on careful observation
as well as information provided by parents and other caregivers on the
child's behavior, communication, social interaction and developmental
levels.
There are also a number of screening
tests or questionnaires which can be performed, including the
CARS rating (Childhood Autism Rating Scale) and CHAT (Checklist for Autism
in Toddlers). Diagnosis can be made by Pediatricians,
Psychiatrists and Clinical Psychologists or by a multi-disciplinary team.
In order to make a formal
diagnosis of PDD, the following symptoms must be present (DSM lV-TR)
Impairment in social interaction
- Lack of eye contact, facial expression and
social gestures
- Failure to develop peer relationships
- Does not seek out social interaction
- Lack of social or emotional reciprocity
Impairment in communication skills
- language delay or absence
- inability to initiate and sustain
conversation
- stereotyped or 'strange' use of language
- lack of make believe or social play
Restricted, stereotyped and
repetitive behavior, interests and activities
- abnormally intense preoccupation with certain
activities or areas of interest
- inflexible insistence on certain
nonfunctional rituals or routines
- stereotyped and repetitive movements e.g.
hand flapping, preoccupation with parts of objects
To make the diagnosis at least 6 of
the above must be noted, as well as developmental delays in at least ONE
of the following areas:
- Delayed or abnormal social interaction
- Delay or abnormal use of language in social
interaction
- Delay or absence in symbolic or imaginative
play
The delays or impairment described above can
vary from mild to severe. Remember that many healthy children
will display some of the above symptoms. This does
not make them autistic!
It is important that the full cluster of
symptoms described above be present. Some of these symptoms may be present
from early infancy, but usually become more obvious by 2 - 4 years of age.
What causes
PDD?
There is no known single cause
of PDD. It is known that autism is a neurological disorder and that there
may be differences in the shape and the structure
of the brain of autistic children as opposed to non-autistic children.
It is thought that, in certain cases, there
might be a genetic predisposition to autism, which may
run in families. Whether the predisposition to autism is genetic
or not, there may be several 'triggers' which
can precipitate the disorder.
These could include problems in
pregnancy and birth, viral infections, exposure
to certain environmental chemicals or pollutants,
digestive abnormalities or even allergies
to certain foods (e.g. milk and dairy products).
There are also suggestions that autism may be
caused by a reaction to childhood vaccines. Obviously more
research is needed in this area.
It is important for parents to note that autism
is not a mental illness and is not caused by bad
parenting or problems in the home. All too often parents are made
to feel guilty and as if they have done something wrong, which is not the
case.
Parents of autistic children
need as much support and help as possible and should not
be made to feel that they are the cause of their child's problem.
The
following Herbs are known to be
helpful in the treatment of PDD: Back
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We
Highly
Recommend the following Herbal
Remedies for treatment of PDD: Back
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What
are the natural treatment options?
While there are many different theories
about the best course of treatment for PDD, most professionals
agree that the earlier treatment begins, the
better the chances are that the child will be helped.
Educational and therapeutic
approaches
These include specialized
education as well as physiotherapy, occupational therapy, music
therapy, sensory integration, behavior modification and speech
therapy. Depending on the symptoms and the areas
of developmental delay, these therapies can be
extremely effective and can be combined into the overall treatment
plan. The earlier they are begun the better the
chances of improvement. It is important to realize that none of
these therapies are 'quick fixes' and need perseverance over a
long period of time.
Dietary
intervention
There are indications that certain
vitamins and mineral supplements may improve functioning
in autistic people. While there is some disagreement regarding
this amongst medical professionals, many parents have reported
marked improvements after a program of nutritional supplements.
There are also a number of clinical studies which strongly
support the use of vitamin and mineral
supplementation in the treatment of autism and
have demonstrated significant improvement.
As nutrition is such a vital ingredient
in brain development, it stands to reason that
supplementation may have a positive benefit, although this would
vary from individual to individual. Some experts have gone as far
as to suggest that certain cases of autism could be as a result of
nutritional deficiencies or malabsorption of
nutrients from the diet. The subject is a very complex one and
outside the scope of this discussion.
There are also suggestions that autistic
symptoms can be caused as a result of malabsorption and
intolerances to certain foodstuffs, especially dairy
products and gluten contained in wheat and grain
products. Some parents have reported remarkable changes after the
elimination of these foodstuffs from the diets of their
autistic children.
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Natural
Alternatives
Herbal and
homeopathic remedies can be viable alternatives
to the synthetic drugs and may be just as effective,
with far fewer risks and side effects.
Depending on the symptoms
that need treatment, Native Remedies recommends
the following remedies to assist in an overall treatment plan.
Remedies may be used
independently or in combination. See bottom
of page for discount combination packages.
Herbal remedy for
depression, mood swings, repetitive behaviors, irritability, and
aggression
These may all be symptoms of serotonin imbalance
and may show improvement with the use of our 100%
herbal MindSoothe Jr. formula (available in
capsules for adults and drops for children).
The ingredients of MindSoothe
Jr. have been clinically proven to assist in balancing
serotonin levels and act as SSRI's (Selective Serotonin Re-uptake
Inhibitors) in much the same way as the synthetic SSRI's do.
See bottom
for more on MindSoothe Jr.
Herbal
remedy for Anxiety (calm and soothe)
Tranquilizing drugs may
be very effective in calming autistic children and adults, who can
easily become highly distressed and volatile over
seemingly small changes in their environment. However, many
tranquilizing drugs are also addictive and
individuals may build up tolerance, resulting in
the need for increasingly higher doses.
PureCalm
is a herbal
formula which has been especially formulated to calm
and soothe children and adults without the risk of side
effects and potential addiction.
Available in easy to administer
drop form, the dosage may be adjusted to suit children or adults. PureCalm
may be taken on its own when needed for quick
symptomatic relief, and is also safe to use with
most prescription and herbal medicines.
See bottom for
more on PureCalm.
Herbal
remedies for ADHD, hyperactivity and concentration
Like the benzodiazepines and
tranquilizing drugs, the psycho-stimulants come
with documented side effects and potential for dependency.
Yet many parents find it very difficult
to deal with Autism children who also have symptoms of ADHD,
hyperactivity and concentration
problems.
For the treatment of
hyperactivity, restlessness and lack of concentration, Native
Remedies has developed two highly effective remedies:
Focus ADHD Formula
is a 100% herbal remedy which has been especially formulated to
treat the symptoms of ADHD in children and adults alike. Focus
comes in a tincture an is easily administered as drops in some
juice or water.
Native Remedies also offers BrightSpark,
a safe and effective homeopathic formula.
BrightSpark can be
effectively used on its own or it can be combined
with Focus ADHD Formula for severe or stubborn
cases or for children with defiance and anger problems.
See bottom for more
on Focus and BrightSpark.
Herbal
remedy for tantrums
Many Autism children have violent
tantrums, sometimes seemingly without cause. Tantrums may
often be a result of the child's frustration at
being unable to communicate or understand, and
may also be a response to changes in routine or environment.
Tantrum Tamer, a
specially formulated homeopathic remedy, uses proven homeopathic
ingredients which can greatly reduce or eliminate
distressing and hard to handle tantrums.
Tantrum Tamer
dissolves easily in the mouth and is pleasant
tasting and readily accepted by children.
See bottom for
more on Tantrum Tamer.
The above remedies
may be used independently or in combination. See bottom
of page for discount combination packages
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How
have these products helped others?
MindSoothe Jr.
"My son was diagnosed with Autism when he was three years old
and we have struggled with him a lot because he rocks himself and
is very restless all the time and also gets frustrated and he
hurts himself. I was recommended that he go on an antidepressant
to help the stimming which really worried me as he is so young and
also he is very sensitive to medicines. After I found Mindsoothe
Jr and all the information on your website, I thought I would
rather try a natural product and I am very glad I did. My son is
much calmer and the stimming has improved a lot - to only when he
is upset or stressed. Then we let him suck on the K-OK
KiddieCalmer and he is much better. He is also happier and can
play with us now which he never did before. This is after only 6
weeks and I know that we will see more improvement from now on
because he is much easier to reach. Thank you very much - I can
really recommend your products and I have put my name down for
repeat orders" Sharon, CA
Focus ADHD
"I am writing about the big improvement in my daughter, Janey
who is autistic. She can't be taught in a mainstream school
because she can't keep up in a big class but she is in a special
needs school. The teacher said that unless she had Ritalin she
would never be able to learn anything, which I was very upset
about due to all the negative stuff you read. My daughter is such
a sweet child but she cannot concentrate on one thing and jumps
around not even able to sit still on her seat. If she does sit
still, she is flapping her hands or tapping her pencil and nothing
goes in. After one week of Focus we could see that she was calmer
and after 6 weeks she could sit still and do some drawing. Now she
is more calm and responsive in class and I can notice that she is
happier to go to school. I can tell you that the teacher can't
believe it as she said that the natural stuff is not strong enough
for my child, but she was wrong!!" Stacy, CT
BrightSpark
"This remedy has brought about the most amazing change in my
daughter who is autistic! We want to recommend it to other parents
who have been told that their children will never change as we
have been told by the doctors. She is so much more calmer and will
even sit on my lap for the first time in her life which makes my
heart so happy!!! I know that you cannot cure autism but my
daughter is a different child and we can see the changes every
day. I think that it is because this is the first time that she is
beginning to notice what is going on around her. I just wanted to
say that if anyone has any doubts, rather try it for yourself and
you will see the difference. Thanks for everything!" One
Happy Mother.
PureCalm
"My 11 year old becomes very upset and stresses over small
things, for example if we have to move the furniture to clean
underneath it then we have to do it when she is asleep! This is
because of her autism which she can't control so we understand but
it is very difficult to keep everything the same all the time,
which obviously we can't - so sometimes she screams and cries and
then you can't get her to stop. My friend was taking PureCalm Drops
for herself and said why not try it, so we did. It helps very much
when my poor child needs to calm down and we just drop it in her
juice and she drinks it because she loves her juice! She doesn't
get drowsy just calmer." Cathy L.
Tula
Tantrum Tamer
"Thank you for all your advice and for lending an ear in my
hour of need. I have received the Tantrum Tamer and am giving you
the results as you requested. I am very happy with the way that it
calms my son when he becomes so angry and starts to scream and
kick. I am using it every day as you directed and he is definitely
calmer and has less tantrums. When he does get upset I give him an
extra dose and the tantrum seems to disappear. He likes to take
the medication and seems to know that it will help him." Diana
Serenite
Jr.
"Dear Sirs, I am very happy to say that my youngster is
finally falling asleep after using your Serenite Jr for children.
She has autism and instead of hours of rocking and walking up and
down, my wife and I can sit down and eat our dinner together for
the first time since our child was born, which was almost four
years ago. I have no hesitation in recommending this product to
anyone who is facing the same problem." Henry.
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MindSoothe Jr
Herbal
remedy for depression, mood swings, repetitive
behaviors, irritability, and aggression
These may all
be symptoms of serotonin imbalance
and may show improvement with the use of our 100%
herbal MindSoothe Jr. formula (available
in capsules for adults and drops for children).
The ingredients
of MindSoothe Jr. have been clinically proven to
assist in balancing serotonin levels and act
as SSRI's (Selective Serotonin Re-uptake
Inhibitors) in much the same way as the synthetic
SSRI's do.
Research has
suggested that continued use can also improve eye
contact and emotional responsiveness.
It is important to remember that MindSoothe Jr. must
be taken regularly and that improvement is usually
noted only after 3 - 5 weeks, although some
individuals respond much sooner.
MindSoothe Jr.
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How old
must the child be?
MindSoothe Jr.
can safely be used by children from about the age of 6.
Children younger than 6 can
also use MindSoothe but should be supervised by a health
care practitioner.
Caution : Never
discontinue prescription medication
without first consulting your doctor or a health care
professional who is experienced in natural medicine.
Do not use MindSoothe Jr.
together with other prescription
anti-depressants. If your child is very
fair in complexion, use a sun block if there is
excessive exposure to sun as St John's Wort can sometimes
increase the skin's sensitivity to sunburn.
How
quickly will it work?
MindSoothe Jr.
contains two different ingredients, which act in
different ways.
The Passiflora
takes effect very quickly, especially
when presented in tincture form. You should notice that
your child is calmer, less irritable and less easily
frustrated.
St John's Wort
works by preventing the over-metabolism of serotonin and
the effect is gradual, taking 3 - 5 weeks
to reach its full potential. Within
this period you should notice a gradual improvement in
mood and behavior, as well as concentration.
It is important
that MindSoothe Jr. be used regularly as recommended.
Continue use for about 6 months and then
gradually taper off over a period of about 3 weeks. If
symptoms do not return it will not be necessary to
continue treatment.
How do I
administer MindSoothe Jr.?
Instead of the
capsules used in the adult formula, MindSoothe
Jr. comes in convenient and easy to administer drop
form.
Determining
dosage is easy as MindSoothe Jr. is
especially formulated to be administered at the dosage
of one drop per age year of the child.
For
children over the age of 15 years please see our adult
formula.
Simply dilute
MindSoothe Jr. in a little water
or juice (about 1/4 glass). No more
fussing and pleading with your child to swallow pills or
capsules. Use the recommended dosage in your child's favorite
juice - Nothing could be easier!
How long
will a bottle last?
One bottle of MindSoothe
Jr. will last 30-45 days. A 90-120 day supply
(see the Buy 2 Get 1 FREE special below) would be three
bottles.
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PureCalm
Herbal
remedy for Anxiety (calm and soothe)
Tranquilizing
drugs may be very effective in calming
autistic children and adults, who can easily
become highly distressed and
volatile over seemingly small changes in their
environment.
However, many
tranquilizing drugs are also addictive
and individuals may build up tolerance,
resulting in the need for increasingly higher
doses.
PureCalm
is a herbal
formula which has been especially
formulated to calm and soothe children
and adults without the risk of side effects and
potential addiction.
Available in
easy to administer drop form, the
dosage may be adjusted to suit children or
adults. PureCalm may be taken on its own when
needed for quick symptomatic relief,
and is also safe to use with
most prescription and herbal medicines.
PureCalm
Tincture (50ml)
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How
do I use PureCalm?
Adults:
Take 10 – 20 drops in a little water
or juice three times daily
If
necessary, PureCalm can be taken together with
MindSoothe for maximum effectiveness against
anxiety and depression.
Children: Take 1 drop per age
in a little water or juice three times daily
PureCalm
can be taken together with Kiddie
Calmer for maximum effectiveness against child
anxiety.
Caution:
Not recommended during pregnancy or
breastfeeding.
How
long until I see results?
PureCalm
comes in a concentrated
tincture formula that facilitates rapid
absorption into the blood stream, resulting in
almost instant relief, and making PureCalm one of
the most effective anti-anxiety
remedies on the market.
Because
of its fast action, you should feel a calming
effect within about 5 minutes.
How
long will a bottle last?
One bottle of
PureCalm will last 30 days. A 90-day supply (see the Buy
2 Get 1 FREE special below) would be three
bottles.
Click here
for the ingredients.
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Focus
and BrightSpark
Herbal
remedies for ADHD, hyperactivity and
concentration
Like the
benzodiazepines and tranquilizing drugs, the psycho-stimulants
come with documented side effects
and potential for dependency.
Yet many parents find it very difficult to deal
with Autism children who also have symptoms of ADHD,
hyperactivity and concentration
problems.
For the
treatment of hyperactivity, restlessness and
lack of concentration, Native Remedies has
developed two highly effective remedies:
Focus
ADHD Formula is a 100% herbal remedy
which has been especially formulated to treat
the symptoms of ADHD in
children and adults alike. Focus comes in a
tincture an is easily administered as drops in
some juice or water.
Focus
Tincture (50ml)
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How
do I use Focus?
Children
up to the age of 15: Take one drop per
age year of the child or adolescent in a little
water or juice every morning and evening after
meals.
Adults:
Take 20 drops in a little water every morning
and evening after meals.
Focus
may be also be combined with BrightSpark
homeopathic ADD/ADHD remedy or MindSoothe Jr
(ages 3-15).
How
long until I see results?
While an
immediate calming effect is usually noted, it
takes a little longer for improvements in
concentration, distractibility and memory to be
noted.
How
long will a bottle last?
One bottle of Focus
at full adult dosage (20 drops twice
daily) will last 25-30 days.
For children under the
age of 15 one bottle will last longer as less
drops are taken, a bottle of Focus for a 10 year
old child for example would last around 50 days.
A 90-120 day supply of
3 bottles is offered at a discount
(see the Buy 2 Get 1 FREE special above).
Native Remedies also
offers BrightSpark, a safe and effective homeopathic
formula. BrightSpark can be effectively
used on its own or it can be combined
with Focus ADHD Formula for severe or stubborn
cases or for children with defiance and anger
problems.
How
do I use BrightSpark?
Dosage:
BrightSpark comes in very small sucking
tablets (can be chewed as well, and have a
pleasant taste) taken 2 at a time, 3 times
daily.
The
second dosage can be taken at 3 p.m. or 4 p.m.
for those children that are in school. Use on an
empty stomach.
Caution: Avoid strong mint flavored candies.
BrightSpark
can also be used together with Focus
ADHD Formula , Focus works very
quickly to help the symptoms of
ADHD while BrightSpark is taking effect to heal
the causes.
How
long until I see results?
Response
times vary from individual to individual, based
on their physiological make up, and are greatly
increased if the recommendations are followed
regarding diet, TV and consistent discipline.
Some
individuals show an immediate improvement which
increases over time, while others will see
results after 3 - 6 weeks. Regular use is
important!
How
long will a bottle last?
One bottle of BrightSpark
will last 20 days. A 60-day supply is
recommended (see the Buy 2 Get 1 FREE special
below).
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Tantrum
Tamer
Herbal
remedy for tantrums
Many Autism children
have violent tantrums,
sometimes seemingly without cause. Tantrums may
often be a result of the child's frustration
at being unable to communicate or
understand, and may also be a response
to changes in routine or environment.
Tantrum Tamer, a
specially formulated homeopathic remedy, uses
proven homeopathic ingredients
which can greatly reduce or eliminate
distressing and hard to handle tantrums. Tantrum
Tamer dissolves easily in the mouth and is pleasant
tasting and readily accepted by children.
Tantrum Tamer
pillules (17g)
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In
what form does it come?
Tantrum
Tamer comes in Lactose based pillule
form, making it dissolve easily in the mouth.
How
do I use Tantrum Tamer?
First
suck five pillules in a clean mouth every hour
for six doses. Thereafter suck five pillules
twice daily. Use on an empty stomach.
Cautions: Avoid strong mint flavored
candies.
How
long until I see results?
Use
regularly to treat a child who is generally
difficult and struggles with frequent temper
tantrums. A gradual improvement will be noted
over a period of 3 - 6 weeks.
Continue
for up to 12 weeks and then stop treatment to
see whether symptoms return. If they do not,
then one can discontinue use permanently.
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