Autism Spectrum Disorders
What is Autism?
It is estimated that 2% of all individuals reported having varying frequencies of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). ASD include Autistic Disorder, Asperger’s Disorder, and Pervasive Developmental Disorder. Elumind’s treatment programs help individuals with ASD improve their attention and focus, social interactions, academic functioning and verbal communication skills.
On average, 1 in 68 children has Autism Spectrum Disorder, with 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls. Besides interpersonal and communication difficulties, individuals with ASD may display particular obsessions and have extreme sensory sensitivity.
Treatments
Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder
- Reduced eye contact
- Lack of response to their name
- Lacks social communication abilities
- Mood fluctuations and aggression
- Repetitive speech and behavior
- Sensory processing challenges (tactile, auditory, visual)
- Learning difficulties
- Disengagement and indifference
- Zoned on (high focus) on one item for a prolonged time
- Lacks interest in playing with other kids
- Lack of understanding of social boundaries
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Types of ASD
- Autistic Disorder
- Asperger Disorder
- Pervasive Developmental Disorder.
There is no singular cause but, it has been accepted that it’s caused by a broad range of factors, including abnormalities in the brain structure or function, genetics, as well as environmental factors that can trigger ASD in developing.
How we can help?
Besides the traditional therapies, such as Applied Behavioural Analysis (ABA) and medications, Elumind offers further evidence-based and effective treatments such as balancing the brain’s nutrition through Nutrition Counselling and Functional Medicine, teaching social skills through our Life Coaching, training the brain in self-regulation through Neurofeedback, and various forms of Psychotherapy to help with emotional and psychological burdens of autism.
Neurofeedback
Discover how neurofeedback training can improve your cognitive function and optimize your brain.
Life Coaching
Learn how our coaches can work with you to help you navigate your way through life’s obstacles and achieve the goals that are valuable to you.
Psychotherapy / Counselling
Learn how to improve your life with the help of trained psychotherapists through approaches including EMDR, Clinical Hypnosis, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and more.
Nutrition Counselling
nutritionists use sophisticated data from your lab results combined with details of your mental, emotional and physical health to create a practical, simple and personalized program for you.
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