A recent study shows that meditation may “switch off” areas of the brain associated with some psychiatric disorders, including autism. Many people have used meditation for many years for relaxation as well as quitting smoking and coping with the stress of illness. Dr. Judson Brewer of Yale University thinks meditation can do a whole lot more, including helping with ADHD, dementia, and anxiety. Brewer explained that some mental disorders seem to occur when we are preoccupied with our own thoughts. Meditation seems to affect this preoccupation by reducing that part of the brain’s activity. Another study is planned to look at the neurological effects of medication with yoga on veterans.
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How To Manage Temper Tantrums Of Children With Autism
Nov 22, 2008 by AnonymousChildren with autism have temper tantrum problems - also called a meltdown, when it happens, they throw themselves on the floor, crying, screaming and kicking as a means of getting across that things are "not right". Normal kids have temper tantrums too, but it's not so difficult to deal with as autistic children. Here's some tips for parents on how to tame "temper tantrum"-like behaviors of children with autism, which also work for normal kids.
1. Transfer the child's attention. When the child shows signs of a tantrum, try to attract his attention to something else that he would be interested in.
2. Ignore the tantrum. For a preschooler, ignore his tantrum but stay where he can see you; for a older child, tell him to return to his own room after he calms down.
3. Control yourself. Set a good example for your child, even in a tantrum, the child is learning from you.
4. Avoiding injury is the top priority during a meltdown. If the child starts to hurt himself or others, you must intervene and move the child to an safer place.
5. Describe the tantrum behavior to your child with "you lost control", not "you are too bad".
6. Find chances to give lavish praise for the appropriate behaviors. Once the child stops the tantrum, praise him for the next appropriate behavior.
7. You can comfort the child, but don't satisfy any unreasonable demands of them.
8. Avoid meltdowns in public places, people who don't know that your child is on autism spetrum will make presumptions about your parenting skills.
Hope these tips are helpful for controlling temper tantrums of autistic children.
Take care,
Sneh
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Meditation/Music Has helped Tremendously!
Aug 4, 2007 by AnonymousWe reluctantly tried various medications but none of them had any real effects. My son was diagnosed with Aspbergers and had major behavioral problems in school. I've found meditation to be very helpful (both for him and myself). I strongly believe in the power of the mind and have been able to get amazing results using visualization! Music with binaural beats has a very calming effect on him.
I strongly recommend these methods although it will take some time to see results, it's worth it!