| Aspergers and ADHD medication have often been | | | | been proven to effectively lessen the symptoms of |
| linked, but the more we begin to understand the unique | | | | ADHD, this doesn't mean that an Aspergers child who |
| challenges of Autism Spectrum Disorders, the more it | | | | also exhibits ADHD symptoms should be treated this |
| becomes clear that treatment for the varying steps of | | | | way. In fact, the connection between Aspergers and |
| the Autism spectrum, including Aspergers, needs to be | | | | ADHD medication is tentative at best. ADHD meds |
| much different than that used for ADHD. | | | | are not a "cure" for Aspergers nor should they be |
| In any discussion of Aspergers & ADHD, a line | | | | treated as such. |
| needs to be drawn to distinguish the two conditions. | | | | One area where Aspergers & ADHD are similar |
| The difficulty in doing so is that both conditions do | | | | is their reaction to alternative treatments. Everything |
| share some symptoms. The lack of concentration, | | | | from music therapy to yoga has been used to help |
| hyperactivity, distractibility and impulsiveness which are | | | | both Aspergers and ADHD children to focus and relax |
| characteristic of ADHD are often also present in | | | | and control disruptive behavior. Also, homeopathic |
| children with Aspergers Syndrome. But here the | | | | remedies have proven quite successful in treating both |
| similarities end. | | | | conditions. Made from a unique blend of herbs like |
| As with most autistic children, those with Aspergers will | | | | Hyoscyamus, Arsen iod and Tuberculinum and other |
| also have other very distinctive social development | | | | plant based substances, these medications specifically |
| issues. An inability to maintain eye contact, lack of | | | | target the chemical and neurological imbalances which |
| comprehension when it comes to using body language | | | | cause ADHD symptoms and have produced positive |
| and other forms of social expression, making repetitive | | | | long term results. |
| sounds or motions and intense focus on one subject | | | | While there is a tendency to link Aspergers and ADHD |
| are all part and parcel of life with Aspergers. For this | | | | medication, it is the use of natural remedies which has |
| reason, Aspergers and ADHD medication should not | | | | proven to be most advantageous for both conditions. |
| be directly linked, as most standard ADHD medication | | | | By using safe, gentle, natural ingredients, homeopathic |
| will be ineffective in Aspergers children. | | | | remedies can ease ADHD symptoms without |
| While some use of antidepressants has been | | | | exposing the child to harsh side effects. |
| successful in treating Aspergers, generally the use of | | | | Though the word "Autism" can inspire frustration, |
| behavioral and social therapy is most effective. | | | | confusion and even fear, there are successful |
| Despite the seemingly close connection between | | | | methods of treatment, especially for higher functioning |
| Aspergers & ADHD, they are, in fact, two | | | | forms such as Aspergers Syndrome. A diagnosis of |
| completely different conditions and should be treated | | | | Aspergers does not have to be the end of the world. |
| as such. Unlike more serious forms of autism, the | | | | The important thing is understanding the differences |
| Aspergers child usually has a high IQ and can be | | | | between Aspergers and ADHD and finding the right |
| mainstreamed into a normal school setting if special | | | | course of treatment for your child, one that can help |
| care is taken to provide some individualized instruction. | | | | you both to breathe easier and enjoy life! |
| While the use of stimulant based medications has | | | | |