Is there a way to cure autisim, and make my brother normal?

Question

He is already on the gf wf diet. (gluten free wheat free diet) because he has celiac disease and he is allergic to dairy. He is so skinny for his age. He is 12 and still has an imaginary friend. He is not social. He is a high functioning autistic child, so he is not completely retarded but will he ever be normal?

Answer 1

Normal is relative. Your brother may never be "Normal" the way you think of yourself as normal, but he most likely can live a great life. He is 12 and has an imaginary friend, but really, that's fine. He may need to learn to not speak to his imaginary friend in public... he may need to be taught that his imaginary friend is for home only, because others will not understand it. He may need chances to have social experiences and how to act "appropriately" in public. He may never fit in very well with people or understand the little social cues people give. But if he is able to learn how to blend in a little in public, if he is able to make a few great friends who understand him and let him be himself, and if he has the support and love of his wonderful family members... he will be fine!

Answer 2

If it's mild autism like Asperger's or something similar like ADD, that's a good thing. Those disorders are a double edged sword and have more positive symptoms then negative. Albert Einstein had Asperger's! Learn to appreciate his positive qualities and encourage his strengths. Maybe he doesn't want to be a sheep and just be an individual. There's a difference between can't and won't. Don't be impatient with a person simply because they are different. Different doesn't mean inferior. I hope you guys realize how ignorant and bigoted you sound.

http://uncyclopedia.org/wiki/Neurotypical_syndrome

OK Asperger's isn't the same as actual autism. It sounds like your brother may just have autism. If that's the case, good luck, and still treat him like a human being, be sympathetic and talk to him, try to understand what he's feeling. It could be possible that he has an imaginary friend because others are bigoted, intolerant and mean towards him. If that's the case, it's not his fault, it's people like you.

Answer 3

No! So stop thinking he will someday change! He will only get worse as he gets older! I know what I am talking about, we are going through that now and every day he gets a little worse! We were told not to hope for anything good and that someday we may have to put him in an institution! He can't feel like (normal) people, he can't love, he can only (want)! The whole world is his entertainment and he thinks of us the same as a book or coffee table! He will never know when someone makes fun of him, because nothing bothers him, he doesn't see people as people, nor pets as pets! He will have it made in life as far as all of his wants and needs go, but it is (Us) that will suffer! Good Luck!
P.S. These people are AUTISTIC, not POSSESSED! They do NOT need to see an exorcist for Pete's sake!

Answer 4

I would do some research on the internet for this. There are so many sites out there including (I'm sure) one for autism. Scientists are coming up with all kinds of new treatments these days and they might have that info on a main autism site. Good luck and I'll pray for your brother.

Answer 5

Autism is a weird thing. There is alot of research going on related to it. Although it can be treated and children can be helped there is no cure for it. I would do some research. try looking up the site for Autism speaks

Answer 6

The answer of Rene H really makes me mad, as a christian. He is not possessed!! You don`t need any professional exorcist. He is a child, who sees things different, than you. I`m sorry, there is no cure.But learn, how to understand him. He is still your brother, who has the same feelings, that you do.

Answer 7

I know the pain and desperation you feel. Though there isnt any 100% cure, there are many ways nowadays, where autistic children can be made to lead as normal a life as possible with various learning aids

An effective treatment program will build on the child's interests, offer a predictable schedule, teach tasks as a series of simple steps, actively engage the child's attention in highly structured activities, and provide regular reinforcement of behavior. Parental involvement has emerged as a major factor in treatment success. Parents work with teachers and therapists to identify the behaviors to be changed and the skills to be taught. Recognizing that parents are the child's earliest teachers, more programs are beginning to train parents to continue the therapy at home.

As soon as a child's disability has been identified, instruction should begin. Effective programs will teach early communication and social interaction skills. In children younger than 3 years, appropriate interventions usually take place in the home or a child care center. These interventions target specific deficits in learning, language, imitation, attention, motivation, compliance, and initiative of interaction. Included are behavioral methods, communication, occupational and physical therapy along with social play interventions. Often the day will begin with a physical activity to help develop coordination and body awareness; children string beads, piece puzzles together, paint, and participate in other motor skills activities. At snack time the teacher encourages social interaction and models how to use language to ask for more juice. The children learn by doing. Working with the children are students, behavioral therapists, and parents who have received extensive training. In teaching the children, positive reinforcement is used.22

Children older than 3 years usually have school-based, individualized, special education. The child may be in a segregated class with other autistic children or in an integrated class with children without disabilities for at least part of the day. Different localities may use differing methods but all should provide a structure that will help the children learn social skills and functional communication. In these programs, teachers often involve the parents, giving useful advice in how to help their child use the skills or behaviors learned at school when they are at home.23

In elementary school, the child should receive help in any skill area that is delayed and, at the same time, be encouraged to grow in his or her areas of strength. Ideally, the curriculum should be adapted to the individual child's needs. Many schools today have an inclusion program in which the child is in a regular classroom for most of the day, with special instruction for a part of the day. This instruction should include such skills as learning how to act in social situations and in making friends. Although higher-functioning children may be able to handle academic work, they too need help to organize tasks and avoid distractions.

During middle and high school years, instruction will begin to address such practical matters as work, community living, and recreational activities. This should include work experience, using public transportation, and learning skills that will be important in community living.24

All through your child's school years, you will want to be an active participant in his or her education program. Collaboration between parents and educators is essential in evaluating your child's progress

Answer 8

What's "normal"? It sounds like you want your brother to have a good life, so just do your part to love him for who he is. There is no cure for autism, but you can do your part to change those who would put him down for being different. Good luck.

Answer 9

There is no way to cure autism. Austim is barely understood. Neurologists and other specialists are still not sure what causes the brain to do what it does that results in autism.

Answer 10

Sweety, he is normal ....it is his mind that is different.

Go to http://www.autism-society.org so you can educate yourself more about your brother's mental condition and how you can help him by not viewing him like if he is abnormal, retarder or any other less than a human being...