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Asperger's Syndrome

Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 7:08 pm
by Ruby
Hello!
I'm wondering if anyone has read the book: A Drug-Free Approach to Asperger Syndrome and Autism. I had purchased it in hopes that it would give insight into specific rubrics that are typical for Asperger Syndrome children. I think it was written for parents, to generally interest them into becoming homeopathic clients. Although it has several cases talked about in the book, it doesn't really help a student trying to figure out rubrics that can be used in determining remedies. (This book didn't even really discuss many specific remedies, just that once given "the remedy", progress was made.)
I've done a bit of research, and found that "Typical" Asperger Symptoms are in general categories.
One site had some very limited rubrics such as:
mind; behavior, disobedience
mind; emotions, feelings, attitude....(disposition;abrupt, abusive, anger, defiant, impatience, irritability, takes everything badly, unfriendly humor)
mind; talking, conversation......(answers abruptly, intolerant of contradiction, contrary, obstinate)
I'm wondering if anyone else has anything they can add that they've noticed when working with children like this (it's a different issue than autism, although I'd like to discuss similar situations with autism as well).... Can you add to, the symptoms list, and add to the rubrics for the various symptoms - so as to help navigate the repertory more efficiently?
Seems like there's more and more cases each day with children with issues like this. If it were somewhat organized by a collective group, as a organized project, it may prove helpful as a whole - to help everyone more effectively and efficiently hit the right remedy the first time, and make a statement to the mainstream medical that this system works unexplainably well!
Anyone willing to help with this? I thankyou in advance!
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Parents often first notice the symptoms of Asperger's syndrome when their child starts preschool and begins to interact with other children. Children with Asperger's syndrome may:

Not pick up on social cues and may lack inborn social skills, such as being able to read others' body language, start or maintain a conversation, and take turns talking.

Dislike any changes in routines.

Appear to lack empathy.

Be unable to recognize subtle differences in speech tone, pitch, and accent that alter the meaning of others’ speech. Thus, your child may not understand a joke or may take a sarcastic comment literally. Likewise, his or her speech may be flat and difficult to understand because it lacks tone, pitch, and accent.

Have a formal style of speaking that is advanced for his or her age. For example, the child may use the word "beckon" instead of "call" or the word "return" instead of "come back."

Avoid eye contact or stare at others.

Have unusual facial expressions or postures.

Be preoccupied with only one or few interests, which he or she may be very knowledgeable about. Many children with Asperger's syndrome are overly interested in parts of a whole or in unusual activities, such as designing houses, drawing highly detailed scenes, or studying astronomy. They may show an unusual interest in certain topics such as snakes, names of stars, or dinosaurs.2

Talk a lot, usually about a favorite subject. One-sided conversations are common. Internal thoughts are often verbalized. (Discernment of what's acceptable in public on private issues - is not always considered)
Have delayed motor development. Your child may be late in learning to use a fork or spoon, ride a bike, or catch a ball. He or she may have an awkward walk. Handwriting is often poor.

· Impaired social interaction

· Clumsiness

· Uncoordinated motor movements

· Limited interests

· Unusual preoccupations

· Repetitive routines or rituals

· Speech and language peculiarities

· Non-verbal communication problems

· Word repetition

· Few facial expressions - apart from anger or misery

· Excellent rote memory

· Musical ability

· Intense focus on one or two subjects

· Being "in their own world"

· Preoccupied with their own agenda

· Lack of empathy

· Deviant verbal communication

· Deviant nonverbal communication

· Idiosyncratic attachment to inanimate objects

· Eccentric personality

· Socially unadapted personality

· Particular aptitude e.g. arithmetic

· Flat, cheerless demeanor

· Single-mindedness

· Social withdrawal

· Lack of interest in other people

· Poor coordination
Have heightened sensitivity and become overstimulated by loud noises, lights, or strong tastes or textures.
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Re: Asperger's Syndrome

Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 7:22 pm
by Shannon Nelson
Hi Jennifer,

The main thing I remember reading / being told about treating it, is
that you need to look particularly for those things that make *this*
child with Aspergers different from *most other* children with it:
sensitive to what, reacts how, any small, quirky things. Probably not
much help...

A (non-homeopathy) book you might find interesting is, "Look Me In the
Eye: My Life with Aspergers"--I forget the author, but should be easy
to find on-line as it's fairly recent. I found it *fascinating*! The
first part describes his very interesting and very unusual early years,
very Aspergers; the last few chapters are musings about how he changed
thru the course of his life, and how his choices changed him.

That description does NOT do justice to the book--look it up; might be
able to get it from a library. *Good* reading, very thought-provoking,
and I think relevant to the topic of Aspergers (and brain plasticity).

Shannon

Re: Asperger's Syndrome

Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 7:51 pm
by Ruby
Thanks Shannon!
I'll look it up and order it. I appreciate it.
Still a student, I'm still dealing with translation of symptoms into rubrics.... that I can plug into Radar, and come out with something meaningful. Aspergers isn't really much mentioned in Radar.... so being specific is mandatory.
Thanks for your comments. I'll follow up on it.
Health, Hope, Joy & Healing :
May you Prosper, even as your Soul Prospers 3John 2
Jennifer Ruby
Email advice is not a substitute for medical treatment.
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http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Therapeutic-Laser_Therapy
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Reversingautism
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/SOTA_LightWorks/
http://www.lazrpulsr.com
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Re: Asperger's Syndrome

Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 8:01 pm
by Joy Lucas
I'll gladly add to the potential rubric choice but as you've also posted on the study group I'll do it there.

Joy

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Re: Asperger's Syndrome

Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 10:54 pm
by Shannon Nelson
Why not here also?

Re: Asperger's Syndrome

Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:14 pm
by Sheri Nakken
At 06:08 PM 7/11/2009, you wrote:
The key to finding the right remedy is NOT to find a rubrics that are typical for Aspergers, but to find what symptoms are unique to that person.
That won't help you.................the symptoms that are common are often not what will help you find the right remedy. What makes that child or adult unique
Sheri
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Re: Asperger's Syndrome

Posted: Sat Jul 11, 2009 11:15 pm
by Sheri Nakken
At 06:51 PM 7/11/2009, you wrote:
I always encourage students to use the physical repertories and not radar.
This helps you to become familiar
Just plugging in symptoms will get you nowhere.
Sheri
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Re: Asperger's Syndrome

Posted: Sun Jul 12, 2009 10:50 am
by Joy Lucas
This brings up another important study tactic and I agree Sheri - I think there is not the tendency to study a computer programme in the same way you would study a book and so a book form of rep will reap more rewards not because it is more labourious (often it isn't because in time you learn the rubrics more) but because the study takes you on journeys you might not with a computer.

Joy

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