Disturbances in the development of both the structure and function of the thalamus may play a role in the emergence of social and communicative impairments, which are among the most prominent and
distressing symptoms of autism.
Not exact matches
Since the health
of the body affects the mind (behavior, mood, and learning), as we eat better and feel better, we often reduce the
symptoms of autism, ADHD (and other childhood conditions), as well as address multiple food sensitivities and gastrointestinal
distress.
Problems with communication, specifically non-verbal cognitive ability, are a strong predictor
of externalising behaviour problems.3 Children with ASD exhibit more severe internalising and externalising behaviours than non-ASD children, as well as a high prevalence
of aggressive behaviour.3 These behavioural challenges can often cause caregivers more
distress and mental health problems than the core ASD
symptoms.4, 5 Increased child behaviour problems and parental (especially maternal) psychological
distress compared with children without
autism is established early in life — by the time that children are aged 5 years.6 These co-occurring, behaviour problems are
of concern in early childhood because
of the importance
of these early years for longer term child developmental outcomes.7
EMDR Therapy can help with
symptoms of distress from living with disorders such as Attention Deficit (Hyperactivity) Disorder (ADHD), Restless Leg Syndrome, Phantom Leg Syndrome, OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder), Eating Disorders, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Anxiety, Depression, Tourettes Syndrome, Bed - Wetting, Emotional Regulation Issues, Behavior Concerns,
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Eating Disorders, Disassociative Identity Disorder (DID), and much more.