Aspergers' Syndrome - High Performing Autism, Ambrotose and Glyconutrients
Aspergers is a form of autism that affects language less, but with difficulties with appropriate speech and communicative development. Aspergers is characterized by social interaction difficulties and impairments related to a restricted, repetitive, stereotype behaviour. Aspergic children may have very high IQs, may do very well academically, have a superior memory for 'unimportant' details, some historical or geographical trivia, yet they may lack the skills to care for themselves and live independently.
People with Aspergers syndrome may talk repetitively and at length and depth about a certain topic without 'seeing' that others become bored with the topic. Many people with Aspergers remain undiagnosed because they are able to compensate with their memory or excellent academic abilities, but they are considered by others to be 'socially inept', 'weird', 'eccentric', etc.
Aspergers syndrome is a form of autism. Autism, in all its forms, is called a pervasive developmental disorder (PDD). Autism occurs along a spectrum, with different people have different degrees of autism. Aspergers is thought to fall on the milder end of the autism spectrum.
Aspergers syndrome represents a neurological difference from normal. Most of the differences relate to the way that aspies (people with Aspergers Syndrome) communicate with other people. They communicate and interpret language literally. Precision and clarity and often verbosity are typical of aspie speech and writing. They also tend to be straight forward in their communication.
People, especially children, with neurological difficulties such as PDD or autism often have eating and digestive problems. This may be due to a real unidentified biological issue which is manifesting in problematic behavior. There is a nerve system that is tightly interconnected with the digestive tract. Things that affect digestion also affect the nervous system. Prevalence of chronic gastrointestinal symptoms in children with autism and autism spectrum disorders means that it is important to focus on good nutrition and digestive support.
There is no single, clear-cut cause for Aspergers or any of the other autism spectrum disorders, with immune factors, neuro-chemical factors, genetic susceptibility factors and environmental factors (such as microbial infections and chemical toxicity) being implicated. Clearly Aspergers and autism in general, is a very complex, multifactorial disorder.
Up to eighty percent (and possibly all) cases of Aspergers/autism are caused by an abnormal immune reaction, commonly known as autoimmunity. The autoimmune process in autism results from a complex interaction between the immune system and the nervous system. The autoimmune reaction to the brain structures, especially the myelin sheath, has a critical role in causing the neurological impairments that are characteristic of autism. After exposure to infection (either from natural sources or from vaccination) the myelin sheath develops 'nicks' or small changes that ultimately lead to disturbance of higher mental functions such as learning, memory, communication, social interaction etc.
For children and adults who have Aspergers glyconutrients supply the body and brain with the necessary ingredients for proper cell to cell communication and the ability to correct chemical imbalances.
Since autism spectrum disorders are autoimmune conditions treatment needs to centre on therapies and supplements that are effective in treating autoimmune diseases. Glyconutrients, such as those in Ambrotose, can modulate an overactive immune system ie they can help to correct autoimmune diseases and conditions. Autism is one of several autoimmune diseases that show the same profile - a lack of dietary sugars - the inability to absorb them - or abnormalities in their structures. For people with autism, glyconutrient supplementation has been found to be beneficial. It seems likely that supplementation with glyconutrients will also provide an effective preventative measure for autoimmune diseases. For all people, not just those with autism, glyconutrients support the body's ability to heal, repair, regenerate, regulate and protect itself.
There is enormous potential for restoring brain function in Aspergers and other autistic children and adults through the use of glyconutrients in Ambrotose.
Disclaimer: The information provided in this medical condition section is strictly educational and not intended as medical advice. For diagnosis and treatment of medical disorders, consult your health care professional.
Copyright 2005 Glyconutrients Reference - Last Updated May 2005
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