Help Your Own Child with Autism
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You have noticed that your child is not quite like other children. A little odd. Somewhat different. Your child has problems with communication abilities, social skills, and behavior. But you do not know what to do next!
Perhaps you have visited many doctors. They tell you your child will grow out of it. It is just a phase. Be patient. But you know something is wrong!
Your family, friends, and pastor think that you have poor parenting skills. They tell you to discipline better and to take more control. But more discipline only makes the behavior worse!
You get phone calls from the school. Your child is in trouble again. Or he seems not to be trying hard enough. They refuse to do any testing because your child is smart. But you know that there is a problem!
You may suspect autism.
Or you may have already received a diagnosis of Autistic Disorder, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Disorder, High Functioning Autism, or Pervasive Developmental Disorder for your child.
And now you have a million questions!
- What is the definition?
- Why are there so many types?
- What are the symptoms, signs, and characteristics?
- How do I get a diagnosis?
- What are the causes?
- What are the treatments?
- What are the therapies?
- Should I use medications?
- Should I homeschool? What is the best homeschooling curriculum?
- What do I do for sensory problems?
- Is there help for poor handwriting?
- What do I do about communication skills?
- Should I consider behavior therapy?
- What can I do about social skills?
- Where do I find worthwhile advice?
- What books are available?
- Where do I find educational toys?
- How do I help autism awareness?
- Where do I subscribe to a great newsletter and blog?
How do I know that you have these problems and these questions? Because I had many of these same problems and questions, too!
My name is Valerie L. Richey, MD, ND. I am a medical physician (MD) licensed in the state of Ohio and a naturopathic doctor (ND). I completed a Family Medicine residency and I now specialize in naturopathy (also called natural medicine or holistic medicine or alternative medicine). My home-based office is located in Mount Orab, Ohio just east of Cincinnati, Ohio.
I am also the mother of a son with Asperger's Disorder (or Asperger's Syndrome), and a daughter with Pervasive Developmental Disorder - Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS). I have another daughter who is neurotypical (no autism).
As a Christian, I believe that parents are given the authority and responsibility to teach and educate the children given to us by God. Proverbs 22:6 promises that if parents "raise up a child in the way he should go, even when he is old he will not depart from it."
After my children were officially diagnosed by an pediatric psychiatrist, I began my quest to gather as much knowledge about their disabilities as possible. Then, I wanted to share my knowledge and experiences with other parents, patients, physicians, and health professionals. So, I created this website to help you.
for your own child with autism in your own Christian home.
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| The Healthy Path The Healthy Path - Helping You Along The Path Toward Better Health! You can be healthy with or without autism! |
| Definition of Autism What is the definition of autism? Autism is a neurodevelopmental disability. |
| Types of Autism What are the five types of Autism? The five types of autism are called the Pervasive Developmental Disorders (PDD). |
| Autism Symptoms, Signs of Autism, and Characteristics for Autism What are autism symptoms, signs of autism, and characteristics for autism? Understand the specific deficits in communication, social and behavioral areas. |
| Diagnosis of Autism How do doctors make the diagnosis of autism? The diagnosis of autism is often a long and involved process. |
| Causes of Autism What are the causes of autism? The causes of autism are most likely multifactorial involving genetic predisposition with environmental, metabolic, or other factors. |
| Autism Treatment What is an autism treatment? Discover the most effective biomedical treatment options for autism. |
| Autism Therapy What is the most effective autism therapy? An autism therapy is effective if it can improve neurological connections. |
| The Listening Program The Listening Program (TLP) has significantly helped my children with Asperger’s Syndrome, PDD-NOS, ADHD, CAPD, and Sensory Integration Dysfunction. |
| Autism Medication Should you consider the use of an autism medication? You must weigh the risks and the benefits of autism medication. |
| Autism Books What are the best autism books? Autism books help you to understand autism and your child with autism much better. |
| Autism Awareness Products Which autism awareness products are right for you? Many autism awareness products support the Autism Society of America. |
| Homeschooling Curriculum What is the best homeschooling curriculum? An individualized homeschooling curriculum should meet the needs, interests, and learning styles of your children. Learn all about homeschooling! |
| Living With Autism Living with autism is easier with these great tips! You will find worthwhile words of wisdom about living with autism right here. |
| Autism Testimonial Would you like to share a great autism testimonial about autism treatments and therapies? Your testimonial may be published on this page or this website in the near future. |
| Newsletter Subscribe to the free educational newsletter about natural health and autism. This ezine is called Stepping Stones and it will help you along the path toward better health. |
| Autism in the Christian Home Blog This blog will provide you with up-to-date additions and improvements to the this website as well as interesting information about autism, health, and homeschooling. |
| Disclaimer Do you know your responsibilities? All websites must have a disclaimer. So, here is my disclaimer. |
| Return Policy Learn about the return policy for items purchased from this site. |
| Search Search for most anything about autism on this site with this search feature. |
| Contact Do you have comments, questions, or suggestions? Use this form to contact the doctor about this website or autism. |
| Directions What are the directions to The Healthy Path? The Healthy Path and Valerie L. Richey, MD, ND is located near Cincinnati, Ohio. |
| Natural Health Consultation I would like to help you along the path toward better health with a natural health consultation! |
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