Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a diagnostic label that describes a set of observed & reported behaviours which are communicating a person’s *sensory experience of their inner and outer worlds; due to their difficulties in understanding and using verbal and/or written language to socially communicate, interact and create purposeful meaning and understanding of the world around them.

*(auditory (hearing), kinaesthetic (feeling), olfactory (smell) and gustatory (taste)

Autism is considered to be a life long condition and whilst there is no known specific 'cause' or 'cure,' research states it has a genetic and an environmental basis for its manifestation and there are many interventions, therapies and treatments that can make a positive difference to a person's quality of life; enabling them to learn, communicate their needs and aspirations to enable them reach their full potential.

Research evidence reports that using a holistic, person/family-centred approach of interventions, therapies and treatments in the natural environment with parent/carer and other family members' participation, is the most effective, least stressful and demanding on family time and finances; and produces longer term positive gains than the more intensive interventions used periodically in specific, clinical environments solely provided by an intervention therapist.¹

Diet and nutritional supplements as a biomedical treatment for brain/gut health and development, to support the body's natural antioxidant processes and as part of the holistic approach, can also make a significant positive difference, as can Integrative Energy Healing & Movement Therapies.