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Autism is a complex condition which affects many people in many different ways. When you find out that your child has a form of autism you may wonder whether or not your child will ever be able to overcome the many challenges they are likely to face..

Although autism is a condition which has no cure, there are actually some things you can do to help manage it.  There are so more natural approaches that can help to keep our children happy and healthy without visiting a Ambrosia Treatment Center for medication. Here are some of the natural ways you can help to manage your child’s symptoms in a more natural way.

Epsom salt bath

Epsom salts are a bath product which are very popular amongst sporting people and those who lift a lot of weights. The aim of the salts is to aid muscle repair and also relax the body to stabilise sleeping. If your child struggles to settle down in the evenings, try running them a bath with salts and see if this helps them to sleep. Do this at night and see if it helps your child sleep better..

Gluten-free

Even though most people who turn to a gluten-free diet these days are simply jumping on a fad: a gluten-free diet can be beneficial for children who have autism. The reason for this is not completely known and it varies from child to child. Some research suggests that children with autism may also suffer from a leaky gut. Zonulin is a substance found in gluten which has been linked to leaky gut– removing that from your child’s diet might help.

Eliminate sugar

Refined sugar isn’t good for anyone, but for children with autism, it can be even more of an issue. By cutting down the refined sugar in your kid’s diet and instead opting for natural sugars from fruit, you certainly can’t go wrong. 

Probiotics

Some Autistic children are more vulnerable to autoimmune diseases than other children and therefore struggle more when it comes to having the right amount of good bacteria in their gut. By adding probiotics through yogurts, for example, you can really help to ensure your child has the right kind of bacteria in their gut. That can only be a positive thing. Check this post to learn more about probiotic foods for improved gut health. 

When you are looking after an autistic child you can always find small things which could help you to find ways to help make their lives a bit easier. Autism has no cure, but there are things you can do to make life a bit easier for your child.