Oils to help Autism symptoms

[ArmyWife]

Hello all,

I am searching for any oils to help my 4 year old son with some of the symptoms associated with his autism diagnosis, which include:

Sleep (waking at night, we have no problem falling asleep)

Focus/Attention

Sociability

Self stimulating behaviors

Verbal deficits

Emotional processing

If anyone has used specific oils for anything related to their child's symptomology on the autism spectrum, please let me know what you used, and what method of application (transdermal- soles of feet, temples, etc; diffused/inhalation).

Thank you for your time...

Kate

[Heritage Essential Oils]

Hi Kate,

I have not dealt with autism on a personal level, but I've collected testimonies and information that may help. I'll post some of it here and a link at the bottom for more information. I hope this helps ~ Linda

Stimulation of the limbic region of the brain may also help treat autism. Aromas from essential oils have a powerful ability to stimulate this part of the brain since the sense of smell (olfaction) is tied directly into the mind's emotional and hormonal centers. Therefore, the aroma of an essential oil has the potential to exert a powerful influence on disorders such as ADD and autism.

Essential oils noted to stimulate the limbic region of the brain:

Vetiver

Frankincense

Sandalwood

Eucalyptus Globulus

Cedarwood

Melissa

Potential (Frankincense, Sandalwoods, Cedarwood, Lavender, Melissa, Cypress and Helichrysum Blend)

Bones & Joints (Spruce, Rosewood, Blue Tansy and Frankincense with Emu oil)

Peaceful (Tangerine, Orange, Ylang Ylang, Blue Tansy, Patchouli, Mandarin Red and Frankincense)

Focus (Rosemary, Peppermint, Roman Chamomile, Rosewood, Ylang Ylang, Basil, Bergamot, Geranium, Jasmine Sambac, Lemon and Palmarosa)

Application Suggestion (Click here if unfamiliar Essential Oil Usage):

Diffusing 5 minutes on and 25 minutes off throughout the day and night.

Apply topically to pad of big toe, on temples and base of brain at neck as needed throughout the day.

(much of the above information is from the Essential Oil Desk Reference)

Testimonies

1. My friend had astounding results using POTENTIAL and PEACEFUL with her twelve-year-old son who could hardly focus on anything. He is a new kid, and people who knew him before cannot get over the 100% turn around this boy has shown.

2. My five-year-old son has been diagnosed with Autistic Spectrum Disorder. I found a wonderful nutritionist and also did a lot of digging on the Internet, and my son has come a very long way in the last three years. I found a wealth of information on Dr. Mercola's website, which became my #1 resource for understanding how diet, detoxification and supplementation could help Joey. Initially I flat didn't believe that Joey had any food or environmental issues, yet after we "perfected" his diet (especially when we eliminated gluten and casein, corn, soy and other grains and sugar), we witnessed dramatic changed that no one could have ever imagined possible. Joey, who hardly spoke at all, suddenly began talking in complete 4-5 word sentences! Someone has said that this process is like peeling an onion. Each step taken reveals another issue to tackle. His brain was starved for nutrients because his body was unable to process them. Joey's obsessive/compulsive behaviors, uncontrollable tantrums and social withdrawal are all gone.

3. We began using POTENTIAL with my son when he was eight years old. He could barely read when we started this, but within a month of using Potential just a couple times daily, he began reading well and actually moved up three reading levels. His communication skills soared forward, too. He also suddenly began making eye contact with people, which was unheard of before. We also found that BONES & JOINTS and SUNSHINE help him through things that he finds more difficult such as crowds, changes, transitions and so on.

4. Our daughter has severe developmental delays with some autistic-like tendencies. Before we began using ADAGIO, she had a very difficult time focusing, had a hard time calming down for bed time and any changes to our daily routine were extremely difficult for her. I saw some change when I began using it as directed (1-2 drops at the base of neck, over the heart and on the feet), but then one day several drops ended up on my hand, and I did not wish to waste it. She was so vastly improved above the already improved condition that I began putting at least 10 drops on her spine and then 5-6 over her heart and on her feet. I do avoid putting it on the top of her head because it makes her head look greasy, but it's a good back-up option if she's having an extremely rough day. - Adrienne D.

Click on this Link for more information about Autism 

[Barron Family]

Hi Kate,

I know you asked about oils, and I actually am wondering about that myself!  I can only speak to the night waking and stimming.  We found that changing the diet got rid of that (GAPS diet).

Best of luck! Carrie