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Homeopathy: Hope for Autism
“Your child has Autism”, parents get alarmed on hearing these words. Autism is a neurological disorder
that causes developmental problems initiating during childhood and lasting all through life if not treated
appropriately. Autism is not a mental illness and is not a consequence of inappropriate parenting or
psychosocial problems at home, hence, parents are not accountable directly for their child’s condition.
Our children are being born into a world more toxic at every level, than, could ever have been imagined.
Today, about every person on this planet has some degree of heavy metal toxicity (from air pollution,
amalgam fillings in teeth, fish, in utero exposure from their mother’s lifestyle, ground and water
contamination, etc.), the fact that the World Health Organization (WHO) acknowledges environmental
pollution as the underlying cause of 80% of all chronic degenerative diseases.
I see Autism as a social learning disability. Children with Autism develop differently from other children in
different areas of growth. They might have delays in language, social, cognitive skills and motor skills.
Cognitive skills are mental skills that are used in the process of acquiring knowledge such as attention,
memory, reasoning, perception, intuition, symbolic thinking – writing and reading are the use of symbols
and if children cannot think symbolically, they cannot learn to manipulate letters and words. While their
motor skills, like lifting their head, rolling over, balancing, crawling, walking, grasping objects, hand eye
co-ordination might be the same as other children their age. They might be very capable at putting
puzzles together or solving computer problems, but not very proficient at easy things like talking or
making friends. An Autistic child might also learn a skill and then not recall it.
The vital question that bothers most parents today, is that: Why does my child have Autism? To answer
this question more explicitly, I would like to talk about the concept of “Miasms”, which means an
individual’s vulnerability to acquire this or any disorder.
Homeopathy views any alteration in physical or mental health as a Miasmatic or inherited disorder. Miasm
or inherited predisposition can be acquired during life or be dormant in the DNA from birth, inherited from
a parent, or acquired as a result of lifestyle, environment, occupation, trauma or the aging process that
trigger its appearance - first as a symptom and then as a full-blown disease. To understand Autism, we
have to first understand the concept of Miasms.
The five known Miasms that are responsible for all chronic diseases are: Psora, Sycosis, Syphilis,
Tuberculosis and Cancer. Physical expressions of these Miasms can vary, and when these outer
manifestations are suppressed instead of being cured, then the Miasm is driven deeper into the tissues
and organs and is forced to manifest itself through acute, sub acute and later chronic disease conditions.
A dormant and latent Miasmatic state can be woken up by many triggers. Like vaccinations,
emotions, life style, diet, puberty, menopause, pregnancy, etc. Physical and mental triggers can activate
latent Miasmatic states anytime! Some emotions suffered during pregnancy like: fear, feeling of rejection,
stress, mental abuse, etc suffered by the Mom during pregnancy can also be prevalent emotional triggers
for the making of a challenged child.
Gene-environment interaction in Autism means that genes passed on to a child may contribute to that
child’s Autism, not because the genes directly influence the developing nervous system, but because,
they affect that child’s biologic response to an environmental exposure that, in turn, deregulates the
developing brain.
So now the question is that what is a Miasm:
Disease predispositions or our genetic makeup is called ‘Miasms’. The effect in the same generation is
called ‘Acquired Miasm’ and the effect that shows up in future generations is called ‘Inherited Miasm’.
Homeopathic principles believe that there is always one of these 3 main causes of diseases that should
be addressed to elicit a cure:
• Acquired susceptibility to a disease.
• Imbalance of one’s constitution.
• Effects of specific or abnormal stressors.
Talking a little bit about different types of Miams, starting with Psora: Psora Miasm is the mother of all
chronic diseases, goes back the farthest in human history. It includes all skin diseases, most mental
illness, allergies, varicose veins, hemorrhoids, most dysfunctional diseases of organs and systems.
Sycosis Miasm is held to be responsible for many sexual and urinary disorders, and affections of the
joints, warty growths, etc.
Syphilis Miasm is held responsible for many diseases of the nervous system, heart diseases, ulcerations,
as well as a range of psychological diseases such as alcoholism, depression, suicidal tendencies and
insanity.
During the modern era of Homeopathy, some new Miasms have been developed such as Tuberculosis
and Cancer. Other factors such as Radiation, Petroleum, Heavy Metals and Virus, are also being
proposed to be new Miasms.
In certain irreversible cases like Autoimmune Disorders such as: Thyroid issues, Rheumatoid Arthritis,
etc, where the Miasm cannot be changed, Homeopathic remedies still focus on achieving physiological
balance of the body, reducing the Miasmatic influence to the body.
Causes of Autism:
• Genetic predisposition.
• Complications in pregnancy and child birth.
• Viral infections like Rubella during the first trimester of pregnancy.
• Maternal exposure to mercury (e.g., consumption of seafood high in mercury, mercury dental fillings,
etc.).
• Exposure to certain other environmental toxins like heavy metals.
• Vaccines.
• Digestive abnormalities or allergies to certain foods like dairy products.
• Lack of Glutathione (glutathione is an antioxidant and a detoxifying agent in our body).
• Candida Overgrowth, since it is caused due to a dysfunctional immune system (could be due to
overuse of Antibiotics).
• Foods containing Genetically Modified Organisms.
• Other causes of Autism include excessive use of oral antibiotics, since it suppresses the immune
system.
• A Hiatus Hernia that disrupts protein digestion.
In short, all of the above causes point towards a compromised immune system which might have led to
your child’s Autism, by affecting that child’s biologic response to an environmental exposure that, in turn,
deregulates the developing brain.
Different Levels of Autism:
Following are the different levels of Autism that help in analyzing the severity of this disorder.
• Classical Autism: The symptoms of classical Autism are usually recognized by the time child reaches
three years of age. There may be delayed talking, unable to speak two words by age two, lack of eye
contact, lack of pointing or gesturing. The child may not look when their name is called, despite normal
hearing. They dislike cuddling or touching, lack empathy or understanding of others' perspectives. Lack
peer relationships and prefer solo play. They constantly rock their body or flap their hands. Are unable
to feel pain or cold, and are extremely sensitive to bright light, certain sounds, textures, and other
sensory stimuli.
• Asperger Syndrome: These patients are often not diagnosed until age 3. Children suffering from
Asperger syndrome are able to attend school, work in offices and live a normal life. They are
considered to be highly functioning and may be extremely talented in distinct fields like arts, music,
drama, etc. They may be able to recite whole movies, memorize endless facts about obscure subjects.
The most common problem associated with this condition, includes, social and communication skills as
the children may have speech difficulties and, may struggle in establishing relationships with others.
They may show odd repetitive behaviors and follow strict routines.
• Kanner's Syndrome: This is also known as early infantile Autism which occurs before the age of three.
These children may appear unaware of their surroundings, with detachment from parents or others, and
may focus particularly on one or two objects only. They may be very routine based, like want everything
to be the same including food, clothing, music, TV shows, etc. They may show an obsessive interest in
small things, patterns, music, puzzles, etc. They may be unable to make eye contact with people
around them, and may not respond to standard communication. They may also be deeply affected by
noise, bright lights and smells.
• Rett Syndrome: This is mainly associated with girls, as in boys the syndrome dies before birth or
shortly after. Initially, the child development or growth is normal, but after 16 to 18 months the
development appears to reverse. Children may start losing control over their hands and feet, and their
motor skills (like balancing, walking, grasping objects, hand eye co-ordination) may also revert. Speech
delays or a loss of verbal skills are the commonly observed symptoms in girls. They may also exhibit
unusual repetitive hand movements, unusual patterns of walking, may have breathing problems,
seizures, rigid muscles, retarded growth.
• Childhood Disintegrative Disorder: This is an extremely rare disorder affecting mostly boys. The
symptoms of childhood disintegrative disorder are usually observed between the years of two and four.
The condition leads to disintegration of physical, verbal, mental and social abilities. The child may
withdraw from their normal behavior and lose the ability to communicate with people around them. They
may also lose bladder, bowel control and develop seizures. Usually these children have very low
intelligence.
• Pervasive Disintegrative Disorder Not Otherwise Specified, also known as (PDD-NOS): A
diagnosis of the PDD is primarily made when the symptoms do not fall within any of the existing specific
categories of Autism. The typical symptoms include difficulty in interacting socially and problems
communicating with others.
When should parents start worrying:
These five behaviors signal further evaluation:
• Does not babble by 12 months
• Does not gesture (point, wave, grasp) by 12 months
• Does not say single words by 16 months
• Does not say two-word phrases on his or her own by 24 months
• Has loss of language or social skill after 24 months.
Having any of these five behaviors does not mean your child has Autism, but because the characteristics
of the disorder vary so much, a child should definitely undergo further evaluation.
Symptoms of Autism:
• Onset before the age of three.
• Lack of eye contact or facial expression.
• Absence or delay of language.
• Difficulty in expressing needs, uses gestures.
• Inability to initiate and sustain conversation.
• Repetition of acts, words or phrases.
• Excessive possessiveness to objects like toys.
• Intellectual impairment.
• Laughing, crying without apparent cause and unnecessary tantrums.
• No fear of dangers.
• Physical hyperactivity or underactivity.
• Underdeveloped fine motor skills.
• Not responsive to verbal instructions or teaching methods with normal hearing.
• Failure to develop peer relationships or social interaction.
• Lack of emotional or social reciprocity.
• Oversensitivity or undersensitivity to pain.
• Lack of interest in their surrounding.
• Resistant to any change.
• Restlessness with constant fidgeting, spinning and swinging.
• Prefers being alone.
• Does not like to be cuddled.
There seems to be an increase in the cases of Autism, Is this so and why?
When the Centers for Disease Control announced last year that an average of one out of 150 children
had Autism, it convinced many people that America was seeing an explosion of Autism cases. While
more kids are labeled with Autism, whether the condition is truly more common among today’s children
than past generations is largely unclear. There is no question that Autism diagnoses has increased, but it
is unknown how much of that is due to greater awareness of the disorder by doctors and parents, or it is
an actual upsurge.
Several Autism advocacy groups took that as proof that some environmental toxin, such as mercury
preservative in vaccines, had caused a huge spike in the Autism numbers. However, there are now
intriguing indications that most, if not, all of the Autism increase is the result of broadening the criteria for
the diagnosis and identifying children with Autism who would have been labeled with a different diagnosis
in the past.
Constitutional Homeopathic approach to Autism.
After centuries of being in the shadows, Homeopathic medicine is popular again. Homeopathy can be
remarkably effective on the overwhelming condition of Autism. Homeopathic approach to Autism is
Holistic or constitutional, a Mind-Body process taking into account the patient's mental, emotional,
physical attributes, their diet, lifestyle, personality and surroundings. Early intervention, meaning, if
treatment begins early, especially before age 5, there is room for great hope! Even later treatment can
find success but would take longer. There are a number of features that make Homeopathy exclusive and
desirable to parents of kids with Autism. Homeopathy offers a wider range of options than conventional
medicine. Rather than prescribing strong and addictive drugs, Homeopathic treatment of Autism is
constitutional having a holistic approach, and believing in the concept of treating the whole person. If
Autism is inherited due to a toxin, then Homeopathic remedies will help with Detoxification by promoting
the immune system. I would like to stress over here, that I am not saying that heavy metal detox is a cure
or treatment for Autism, but if heavy metal detox is addressed first, then Autism becomes much more
responsive to any required additional therapy.
Homeopathic medicines are safe and free of side effects, as they are prepared from natural substances
under strict guidelines established by the FDA. This is favorable to patients with Autistic disorders, as
many of them are very sensitive overall and to medications.
Now I will talk about some important Homeopathic remedies which can be used for Autism under
the supervision of an experienced Homeopath. These are just a few of the commonly used
Homeopathic remedies and I am mentioning them only to create awareness about the
effectiveness of Homeopathic medicines in Autism. It is not intended as a substitute for any
medical advice, nor is it advisable to resort to self-medication for any disease.
Certain Homeopathic remedies for Autism:
Agaricus Muscaris: This is known as Bug Agaric, Toad Stool or Amanita Muscaria which is a variety of
wild mushroom with psychoactive properties. Over the years, its importance has been accepted in
Homeopathy, as Agaricus Muscaris. Mushrooms have the medicinal properties of fighting cancer,
eliminating fungus and many other illnesses. This wild Mushroom contains several toxic compounds, the
best known is Muscarin, which can act as an intoxicant to the brain producing more vertigo and delirium
than alcohol, followed by profound sleep with lowered reflexes. Some important symptoms of this
Mushroom poisoning are: jerking, twitching, trembling, and itching. Various forms of neuralgia, spasmodic
affections, and neurotic skin troubles are pictured in its symptomatology. Two independent research
studies have confirmed that the effects of the active ingredient, psilocybin, depresses or slows the activity
of brain function. When used in a Homeopathic form which is trituration of the dried up cap or tincture of
the fresh fungus, this remedy acts directly upon cerebral centers, increasing brain activity.
This remedy is indicated to patients’ who are out of humor, self willed, morose, stubborn. Behave stupid,
crazy, suppressed, non-aggressive and are absolutely fearless. Are very talkative, but indifferent and will
not answer when questioned. Children are late bloomers, late learning to talk, walk, slow in
comprehending, are irresolute, very dependent, restless fidgety, wild at playing. They lack focus.
Complain of twitchings, spasms and convulsions. Children can go into spasms if punished or scolded.
Children keep rolling their head and bite themselves. They have difficult coordination, are awkward,
clumsy and stumble while walking.
Jerking, twitching, trembling, and itching are strong indications of this remedy. These patients are
sensitive to pressure and cold air. Their perception of relative size of objects is lost, takes long steps and
jumps over small objects as if they were trunks of trees, a small hole appears as a frightful chasm, a
spoonful of water an immense lake. They get furious with raging delirium, screaming, raving, wants to
injure themselves. Their head is in constant motion, falling backwards as if there is some weight inside.
These patients may have Dyslexia, difficulty reading, as letters seem to move or swim. Their symptoms
are worse from open cold air, after eating. They feel better when they move about slowly.
Baryta Carbonicum: This remedy is made from Carbonate of Barium, a substance found in the body.
When the body contains too little Barium then the growth processes slow down. As Barium easily
dissolves in air, it is often difficult to obtain it in its pure form, so this remedy is made from mineral Barite
and Witherite, found mainly in ancient rocks.
This remedy is specially indicated in infants, shabby looking children, who do not grow and develop
normally physically and mentally. Development is delayed, with slow learning to walk and talk. May have
no speech at all. Children are confused, just sit in a corner and stare, do not want to play. Have no
friends. Children are exceptionally shy and timid, hide behind their mother. Have an aversion to meet
strangers. Are mentally weak, have a weak memory, do not advance at all with difficulty in learning,
comprehending, lack confidence. They are very immature in their behaviors. Even adults behave
childishly.
These individuals are usually very neat and perfectly dressed, are very conscientious about their
appearance. They are under-sensitive to pain. Bite finger nails. These children are very weak and weary,
take cold easily. These patients are short for their age, face looks pale, puffed up, with a swollen
abdomen, and swollen tonsils. These patients may have difficulty swallowing solid foods, when food
enters esophagus they feel gagged and choked. They can only swallow liquids.
Bufo Rana: This remedy has an excellent action on the nervous system. It is made from poison of a Toad
(the toad releases this poison from a gland situated at the back of its neck, when it is irritated). It acts on
the brain so is used in imbecility and insanity. This is a brilliant remedy for Autism.
This remedy works very well on the mind and intellect of feeble minded children who are very restless,
impatient with inclination to bite. These patients are intellectually dull, desire solitude even though are
afraid of being alone, whine, scream and cry until they fall asleep. They are sad, restless, impatient, howl.
These children grow physically but their mind does not mature with age, they have a weak memory and
are unable to comprehend things, are also difficult to potty train. They have all types of perverted habits.
They cannot tolerate bright objects and music. Children have partial or complete vision impairment, with
no obvious damage to the eye. Music is unbearable to them, every little noise distresses them. These
patients may have a staggering gait.
Cicuta Virosa: This remedy tincture is made from fresh root of Water Hemlock gathered at time of
flowering, a semi-acquatic plant that grows in ditches and on the banks of pools and rivers. This plant
contains Cicutoxin, which disrupts the workings of the Central Nervous System. In humans, Cicutoxin in
crude form rapidly produces symptoms of Nausea, Emesis and abdominal pain, typically within 60
minutes of ingestion. Poisoning can lead to Tremors and Seizures. A single bite of the root (which has the
highest concentration of Cicutoxin) can be sufficient to cause death. This plant in a potentized
Homeopathic dose acts on the nervous system and is an outstanding remedy for Autism.
This is an exceptional remedy for patients who are violent with frightful distortions, have violent and
strange desires, do absurd things. Keep moaning and howling. They exhibit childish, foolish behaviors.
Can get delirious with singing, dancing and funny gestures. Everything appears strange and terrible. They
puzzle present with the past. Their head stays turned or twisted to one side. They stare persistently at
objects. They dislike company so much that avoid sight of people, are insecure with uncertain fears. They
are unable to read, because they feel as if letters disappear when reading. Objects recede, approach and
seem double. They have difficulty hearing. Have a disposition to grind teeth. They desire to eat unnatural
things like coal.
Hyoscymus Niger: This plant is known as Niger seed and is a nutritious Bird feed. In crude form the
plant is poisonous, affecting the brain and nervous system due to its hallucinogenic properties. The smell
of the flowers produces dizziness. When prepared in Homeopathic doses this is a well suited remedy for
Autistic children who are constantly jerking, spinning, picking at clothes, keep babbling with unclear
speech. Is best suited to patients who are violent, cry loudly for no apparent cause, and have a biting
tendency. Their speech is impaired. They are unseemly and immodest in acts, gestures and expressions,
laughing at everything and attempting to run away. They have a strong fear of water and of being left
alone, even in another room. Their vision is far sighted from infancy. These patients are very talkative and
persists in stripping themselves or uncovering genitals. They like to play with their genitals. They are
easily prone to infections, have tremulous weakness with twitching of tendons. It is difficult to potty train
these children. Their symptoms are worse at night, after eating, when lying down.
Kali Bromatum: This remedy is made from Potassium Bromide, which in crude form affects the mind and
nerves, producing failure of mental power, general numbness and anesthesia of mucous membranes
especially eyes, throat and skin.
This remedy works on children who are constantly fidgety, must do something or move about, also
restless in sleep with grinding of teeth and sleep walking. They get night terrors. They can pronounce any
word told, but cannot speak otherwise. They forget what they learn, have a weakness of memory. These
patients can be delusional, have a fear of being poisoned. They imagine as if they are singled out or are
an object of wrath.
Lycopodium Clavatum: also known as Lycopodium, Wolfs Claw & Club Moss, Lamb’s Tail & Fox Tail,
Running Pine & Witch Meal, Stag’s Horn Moss & Vegetable Sulfur. This plant has been used for
medicinal purposes since the Middle Ages, and it continues to be of great help to people even now.
The Homeopathic remedy of Lycopodium is made by taking the spikes of the plant which are cut in the
summer and their spores are collected. These are then steeped in alcohol for at least five days. Then the
solution is filtered, diluted, and succussed or shaked. What remains after this process is a Homeopathic
remedy that has helped many people and will continue to do so.
This remedy is suited to individuals who are intellectually keen, but physically weak. Upper part of their
body is emaciated, and lower part is semi-dropsical. These patients look thin, withered, malnourished,
with catarrhal and flatulent tendencies. Their symptoms characteristically run from right to left, acts
especially on right side of body, and are worse from about 4 to 8 pm. They are very sensitive to noise and
odors, every noise causes a peculiar echo in their ear. They are head strong and haughty, but lack selfconfidence, with an aversion to undertaking new tasks. Have a weak memory, with confused thoughts.
They spell or write wrong words and syllables. They cannot bear to see anything new. Cannot read what
they write.
Tuberculinum: This remedy is prepared using Tuberculinum bacillus obtained from an infected tissue of
any human or animal suffering from Tuberculosis. The bacterium is disinfected, dissolved in
decontaminated water, watered down and subsequently succussed. The resultant solution is the
Homeopathic remedy Tuberculinum, which does not contain any trace of the bacterium. Tuberculinum is
an exceptional remedy for inherited cases of Autism, in children who are under developed physically and
mentally, feeble, sickly looking and prone to respiratory illnesses. These children are very inactive, with
an aversion to doing anything. They are always irritable, screaming with restlessness. They are hungry all
day with continuous eating but still losing weight. They babble in sleep with grinding of teeth. Are over
sensitive to pain, and always very chilly. They alternate between being depressed and cheerful. Have a
strong fear of dogs and cats. Have a strong desire to use foul language, curse and swear every time.
Their symptoms get worse from motion, music, before a storm, on standing, early morning and from
dampness. They feel better in open air.
For the parents of an Autistic child:
• Love your Autistic child unconditionally.
• Don’t judge the misbehavior of your Autistic child.
• Don’t compare the Autistic child to other siblings or other kids.
• Teach your other children and friends to appreciate the diversity and specialness of your child.
• Include the Autistic child in your life. Help them with social interactions.
• Be patient with their limited vocabulary.
• Always remember that positive reinforcement, stimulus and task variation will help motivate these
children. Focus on what they can do, rather than what they cannot do.
• Try to understand the behavior patterns of your child, by paying close attention to what happens before
and after a specific behavior occurs. This understanding will help you find an alternative plan to replace
the problem behavior, and will help identify what triggers their meltdowns.
• Providing structure, routine, schedules and other appropriate supports when dealing with transitions or
difficult situations, will help avoid frustrations.
• To neutralize the effects of mercury from your child’s body and to strengthen your child’s immune
system, feed them Vitamin E, Vitamin C & Selenium rich foods like broccoli, brown rice, garlic, green
leafy vegetables, whole grain foods, berries, citrus fruits, soybeans, etc.
Homeopathy is an excellent choice of treatment for Autism, as it will enhance a child’s ability to conquer
Autism and improve their quality of life. While it is quite different to raise a child with Autism than normal
children, it can be done. The key is to educate yourself and establish realistic goals and expectations.
Maintain a balance between love and acceptance of your child and confidence in their improvement, it is
not an easy task, but you can achieve it with Homeopathic approach. Autism cures are usually slow,
hence, Homeopathic treatment requires commitment from the parent’s.
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About the author:
Neepa Sevak (DHMS, DHom, DIHom, DHM, CCH, RSHom (NA), HMA) is experienced and registered
with the Arizona Homeopathic Board of Medical Examiners, and certified by the Council of Homeopathic
certification. She is currently practicing Classical Homeopathy, is a Supervisor, Clinical Faculty and is on
the Board of International Affairs at the American Medical College of Homeopathy. Neepa is also
serving as a specialist at ACA (Autism Community of Africa, an organization that is helping heal Autistic
children in Africa, with the help of Homeopathic remedies). Her mission is to “Promote Health through
Homeopathy with a Holistic, Totalistic, and Individualistic approach”.
Phone: (480) 363 0758
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