Autism

Amino acid compounds could be highly recommended for treatment of different forms of autism. The following effects can be observed during the treatment of autistic children:

• improved perception
• improved communication with other people
• signs of self awareness and the surrounding environment and their mutual relationships
• improved speech fluency, and use of speech in communication
• stereotypical movements have reduced frequency or completely disappear
• relationships and willingness to play improve
• the children became less autistic.

The results of treatment of autism depend on the form and severity of simptoms. Patients with autism will probably never have absolutely normal behavior, but most of the children receiving amino acid compounds start being more independent, willing to make contact and, as a result of this, more socially adaptable.

Autism is the most common condition in a group of developmental disorders known as the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). The essential features of autism spectrum disorders are the presence of markedly abnormal or impaired development in social interaction and communication and a markedly restricted repertoire of activity and interests. Manifestations of autism disorders vary greatly depending on the developmental level and chronological age of the individual. Autistic Disorder is sometimes referred to as Early Infantile Autism, Childhood Autism or Kanner's syndrome. (Kenner’ syndrome).

There is a range of signs to alert to the possibility of a diagnosis of autism. These signs are:

Social skills

• Failure to respond to his or her name
• Has poor eye contact
• Appears not to hear you at times
• Resists cuddling and holding
• Appears unaware of others' feelings
• Seems to prefer playing alone – retreats into his or her "own world"
• Performs repetitive movements

Language

• Starts talking later than other children
• Loses previously acquired ability to say words or sentences
• Does not make eye contact when making requests
• Speaks with an abnormal tone or rhythm — may use a singsong voice or robot-like speech
• Can't start a conversation or keep one going
• May repeat words or phrases verbatim, but doesn't understand how to use them

Many years of experience of administration of amino acids for treatment of autism in children shows well pronounced results in improving almost all signs related to autism. Children receiving amino acid compounds start being more independent, willing to contact and, as a result of this,
more socially adaptable.