Asperger syndrome – a homeopathic challenge

Introduction:

Asperger syndrome is an autistic developmental disorder: Since the patients are unable to recognize nonverbal signals in other persons, they display a strange and awkward behaviour and tend, in addition, to stereotype activities and interests. The diagnosis needs an interdisciplinary approach of paediatrician, neurologist, remedial teacher and child psychiatrist. We examine the impact of homeopathic treatment on the syndrome, which as ADD/ADHD, is caused by disturbances of perception. The remedy determination is therefore very similar. Main branches of treatment in our clinic are homeopathical and remedial teaching.

Method:

Since mind symptoms have shown to be unreliable in these patients, we use Polarity Analysis of perception symptoms for remedy determination. The practical procedure is demonstrated in a case report, possible treatment results are outlined with a retrospective analysis of 5 patients.

Results:

4 children reacted efficiently to homeopathy, while one did not respond at all. The treatment reduced the Conners Global Index, an intensity score for patients with perception disorders, within 27 months in the whole group, from an average of 15 to 3 points.

Conclusion:

Homeopathy can play a major role in the treatment of Asperger patients, allowing them an almost normal school- and family life.