Are there any research for cure AUTISM? Is any hope in medications? ?

Question

I am the father of a 2 year old son and I want to be informed about the way I can help him.

Answer 1

Yes.  There is TONS of research.  In fact, Jenny McCarthy's son has autism and she has helped with a lot of research regarding nutrition.  A proper diet can go a long way.  Obviously, you'll want to avoid meds at 2 years old.  Jenny McCarthy wrote a book about it.  It's a good place to start.

Answer 2

From one dad to another, autism is lifelong and there is no cure.  You need to understand this before moving on and the sooner the better for your child.  That's not to say you shouldn't do everything to improve your child's life, just approach therapies with caution as not all are beneficial.   There is far more bad information out there than good.  Tried and true things like speech, OT, and sensory integration therapies will prove most helpful.   Please educate yourself about the dangers of quack treatments that promise a cure - most often the people peddling them are slime who prey on your fear and desperation.  Treatments like chelation have killed children in the name of curing autism.  

Your child's condition is a developmental delay meaning he will develop differently than most people.  It's important to keep this in mind when milestones are missed compared to the neurotypical population.  Don't panic - just because he doesn't speak or is toilet trained or responds to instruction by age two or three doesn't mean he never will.  Too often you will see people claim that little Johnny will never speak, write, graduate, marry, find employment or live independently.  They are so sure of these things before the child is 3 years old.

It's easy to be overwhelmed but it's really not a race against the clock.  Step back, take a deep breath, and help your child develop on his own schedule.  Your attitude will play a huge part in this development also.  Chasing a magical "cure" does nothing for your child other than teach him that he is unacceptable just the way he is.   He will need help but who doesn't in their own way?  

The best way to help him is to fight to get him the education he deserves, and to help carve out a place for him in an intolerant society to show the world what he has to offer.  To go along with the hardship rhetoric about epidemics and how much it burdens society only solidifies the bigoted stereotypes that exist today. It is impossible to progress this way.  

Answer 3

"Cure?"  No.

There are plenty of treatments.  I have even heard of medical marijuana being used to assist in the tantrums & head banging.

Each child with autism is different, so don't let someone bully you into one method of treatment if it isn't working that well.