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Post by sleepyowl on Apr 22, 2009 9:53:37 GMT 1
I said I'd put out an enquiry for a friend to see if I could find someone who does Shamanic healing, she has a son with Asperger's syndrome & she is seeking alternate ways to help treat the emotional swings & round abouts that he goes on, she knows it wont be a cure, but has seen a documentary about it & was very interested to see if it could help her son.
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Post by admin on Apr 22, 2009 10:38:36 GMT 1
Has she had an official diagnosis of Aspergers?? Mood swings aren't generally a part of the symptoms AFAIK.
What is shamanic healing? I've heard the term bandied about but never understood exactly what it involved.
Rhiannon
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Post by kajyann on Apr 22, 2009 11:18:50 GMT 1
Hi
sorry Rhiannon, but I work with people with AS - they can go from being very happy to suicidal in minutes, and back again. Mostly because of uncertainty or confusion around them, or in one case, because people around him do not live up to his high standards. The swings and roundabouts that the poster describes are quite common in anyone on the autistic spectrum.
kaj
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Post by sleepyowl on Apr 23, 2009 8:46:06 GMT 1
It is an official diagnosis, not someone who pumps their child full of chemicals in their food as her other son has no such problems other than being a teenager.
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Post by Raven on Apr 23, 2009 9:04:53 GMT 1
I have to agree with rob on this one I have close friends that have ADHD and simler symptons however u spell it, and theres no actual cure for these apart from keeping them busy which is a hard task in it's self.
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Post by admin on Apr 23, 2009 9:50:18 GMT 1
Duane, we're talking about Asperger's, not ADHD, they are two different disorders.
Hi Karen, thanks for the info. The only Aspergers I know are adults, and they have obviously figured out coping mechanisms, or are very good at hiding mood swings. Certainly they do have a certain amount of frustration and bewilderment with the world (though I guess similar could be said of other people!)
It must be a lot more difficult for children, though I often wonder how much extra pressure we put on people by marking them ass 'different' by giving them named disorders. Do we aid or hinder the learning of coping mechanisms? The adage of 'sink or swim' is a harsh one, but one that most people had to live by. It will be interesting to see if the younger generation of Aspergers end up better or less able to cope with human society.
Rhiannon
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Post by Butterfly on Apr 23, 2009 13:12:50 GMT 1
My nephew who is 10 has AS and theonly way my sister can cope is a complete routine, advanced preparation, and a wide range of 'Coping startagies'(for as many situations that may occur as posible)....As for shaman healing i will watch this thread with interest....my daughter has turners syndrome with has certain similar symptoms, and she is a complete pain at times, but as she is nearly 16 it probable has alot to do with her newly aquired hormone treatment!!
Goodluck with your search please keep me informed, i would love to hear of any alternative help!x
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