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"Dear Dave Angel, I just want to sincerely thank you for all your efforts and dedication with this website and articles which have all been so incredibly helpful to me...It's like a virtual support group
My little boy was just diagnosed with ASD at 3.25 years old, and I was devastated. But your informative articles have been incredibly insightful and I don't feel alone because of you!
Keep up the great work!!! We need you!"
Joan Brand
Long Island, NY, USA
"Hello Dave, I just wanted to say a HUGE thank you from the sunny Gold Coast in Queensland for all the information you send me. I am so grateful and am constantly referring people on to your site. The new system will be a great help.
I am mum to 3 children ages 17, 14 and 7.5. It is my 17 year old daughter Elizabeth who has Aspergers. I really appreciate all the tips and encouragement that I receive and I just wanted to say thank you. You do a wonderful job and it is such a blessing for me."
Heather Clark
Queensland, Australia
"Dear Dave, Thank you for your work in creating your wonderful newsletters. They are so informative and helpful. I look forward to receiving them and they have been a great help in matters relating to my 13 year old who has Aspergers."
Janey Grainger
Bromley, Kent, UK
"Your articles help me a great deal in trying to understand my son and find ways of helping him. Keep up the good work, in my mind you truly are an angel."
Suzanne Byrne
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Australia
"Dave, Just wanted to THANK YOU for all your help and wisdom with ASD and for sharing that with us! I've learned so very much about my grandson's world, since meeting you and being on your mailing list. What a true blessing!"
Lynn Wiley
Hinseville, Georgia, USA
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Treatments & Therapies
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The Complete Low Down to Treatments and Therapies
There are so many different types of treatments and therapies available today for children with Aspergers. But the problem for many parents is that they just can't keep up with what's out there. As well as this people are often worried about being "ripped off" or not getting the right sort of therapy to meet their own child's needs.
In this department I outline a wide range of therapeutic treatment approaches for children with Aspergers. I reveal exactly what they do and how effective they are. So that you as a parent can make the right choice.
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Cranial Sacral Therapy and Asperger's
Craniosacral therapy is sometimes used as a non-traditional method of treating Asperger's Syndrome. Craniosacral therapy is a non-invasive therapy designed to restore the body's healing mechanisms that, for some reason, have been distorted. According to David Ellis on his website www.craniosacraltherapy.org.uk, the therapy then encourages the body to ... . . . keep reading
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Can you tell me more about Wilderness Therapy for Asperger's?
Adolescence is a tough age for children with Asperger's Syndrome. The lacking social skills cause awkwardness. At a time when it is so important to be an accepted member of the group, these children are often rejected, teased, bullied, or totally ignored by their peers. It can be a lonely time for the child, triggering behavioral problems and a very troubled teen. Home life and family relationships may suffer ... . . . keep reading
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What can I do if my son with Aspergers doesn't want to go for therapy?
People go to therapy for almost everything these days, especially teenagers. High school students who are feeling stressed out or depressed will see a therapist about how to better handle their scattered lives. Many teenagers find themselves needing someone to talk to when their parents' divorce or when they find themselves with new, blended families to deal with. While many children welcome the opportunity to go to therapy, many are resistant to go. Children with Asperger's often find the idea of a therapist threatening. Many children with Asperger's have trouble ... . . . keep reading
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Is there a cure for Aspergers?
There is no cure for Asperger's Syndrome. Asperger's Syndrome can be diagnosed at any point in a person's life. Many children today are diagnosed early in childhood because there is a greater awareness of the syndrome than there used to be. It is possible to be diagnosed later in life, often during late teenage years or early adulthood. Many people who are diagnosed at a later point in their lives feel ... . . . keep reading
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EEG therapy and Asperger's
EEG therapy is also known as EEG Biofeedback, Neurotraining and Neurotherapy. This treatment is essentially a way to exercise the brain and to strengthen it. According to www.autism-home.com, EEG therapy also calms the brain and improves its stability. Neurofeedback uses computerized technology to ... . . . keep reading
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Biomedical therapies and Asperger's
While there are many conventional medical treatments for symptoms related to Asperger's Syndrome, there are also alternative biomedical treatments that many people turn to in order to try to help alleviate some of the most common symptoms. While many biomedical therapies are possible for Asperger's symptoms, there are some that are most common. Many people begin a more holistic treatment for Asperger's symptoms by beginning a ... . . . keep reading
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Can you give me information of natural products or holistic medicine?
While there is no specific treatment or cure for Asperger's, people tend to treat symptoms of disorders associated with Asperger's Syndrome. Typically, a child with Asperger's might suffer from anxiety or depression, or he might have issues concerning attention. He might be overly aggressive and be diagnosed with Oppositional Defiance Disorder. All of these disorders are typically treated with medication. The point of doing this is to ... . . . keep reading
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How can I find out the proper treatment/therapy options for Asperger's?
Treatment for Asperger's Syndrome strives to increase communication skills, social skills, and to modify certain behaviors. Treatment options for your child with Asperger's will be an individual program designed by your child's physician, behavioural therapist, and yourself. Many children with Asperger's Syndrome have coexisting conditions that can complicate the diagnostic process for your child. Children may ... . . . keep reading
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How can I find ways to pay for treatment/therapy?
First, try your insurance company. Read your plan carefully and call a representative to find out if your child's diagnosis of Aspergers is covered under "mental health". If you're not satisfied with the answer you receive, you have rights to appeal. You'll have to research the laws in your state to find out what they are required to pay for. Insurance may pay for ... . . . keep reading
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