Let's discuss exercise in relation to Autism for just a bit.
There is information out just recently on how depression can be impacted
by exercise. The findings are showing that for people who exercise
regularly, which is equivalent to at least 30 minutes per day and
between 3 and 5 days per week, they can have a dramatic reduction in
their depressive issues, up to 45% reduction as a matter of fact. This
finding is very significant, especially given the fact that we primarily
treat depression with the use of anti-depressive medications in this
country. But, this new data shows how simple exercise, aerobic activity
between 3 and 5 days per week for 30 minutes each time can significantly
impact depression.
Throughout the years I have also seen children in my practice who function more appropriately when they get exercise on a regular basis. This could impact behavior, attention, focusing, anxiety, etc. And exercise for children can take many, many forms. For example, going to the park and letting them run on the playground equipment, using those muscles to climb and swing. Riding a bike is another great form of exercise for kids, as is swimming, just being physically active. So I like to encourage parents, especially now as we start summer and the days get longer, to let their kids play outside in the natural sunlight and the fresh air. Let your child run and play and explore if that is something that they enjoy.
Nowadays so many children are kept inside all day long, they tend to either be stuck to the computer or stuck to a video game or watching movies. I know that many children on the spectrum are in therapy sessions for much of the day and that when they get out of those therapy sessions they can be agitated, anxious, hyper, and they can have difficulty sleeping. So simply adding in a little more exercise can make a world of difference. Even adding a walk after dinner can help, it is not all about a diet, it is not all about medications or supplements either. Sometimes we all just need good old physical exertion and physical activity to change a person's attitude and put your child on the Autism spectrum in a better mental state.
Throughout the years I have also seen children in my practice who function more appropriately when they get exercise on a regular basis. This could impact behavior, attention, focusing, anxiety, etc. And exercise for children can take many, many forms. For example, going to the park and letting them run on the playground equipment, using those muscles to climb and swing. Riding a bike is another great form of exercise for kids, as is swimming, just being physically active. So I like to encourage parents, especially now as we start summer and the days get longer, to let their kids play outside in the natural sunlight and the fresh air. Let your child run and play and explore if that is something that they enjoy.
Nowadays so many children are kept inside all day long, they tend to either be stuck to the computer or stuck to a video game or watching movies. I know that many children on the spectrum are in therapy sessions for much of the day and that when they get out of those therapy sessions they can be agitated, anxious, hyper, and they can have difficulty sleeping. So simply adding in a little more exercise can make a world of difference. Even adding a walk after dinner can help, it is not all about a diet, it is not all about medications or supplements either. Sometimes we all just need good old physical exertion and physical activity to change a person's attitude and put your child on the Autism spectrum in a better mental state.
Autism really is treatable! Biomedical Autism treatments and
therapies have resulted in many, many children improving, or even even
losing their autism-spectrum disorder diagnosis. For lots more free
biomedical autism intervention information and videos from Dr. Woeller,
go to http://www.AutismRecoveryTreatment.com.
Dr. Kurt Woeller is an biomedical autism Intervention specialist, with a private practice in Southern California for over 10 years. He has helped children recover from autism, ADD, ADHD, and other disorders, and has the information you need to help your child. Download his free ebook at http://www.AutismActionPlan.org.
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Dr. Kurt Woeller is an biomedical autism Intervention specialist, with a private practice in Southern California for over 10 years. He has helped children recover from autism, ADD, ADHD, and other disorders, and has the information you need to help your child. Download his free ebook at http://www.AutismActionPlan.org.
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