Here it is…my video/essay explaining what Autism is. My goal was to have this ready for World Autism Day, April 2. I know when I tell people that my daughter has autism they dont know what t is exactly, or they think of pop culture references like the movie rain man. This features my daughter Eowyn, and I hope it gives an overview of the disorder. Please share it with others.

Since it is a spectrum disorder, autism affects children in different ways, and no two autistic children are exactly alike. This makes things very confusing for parents who are battling to come to terms with what is best for their child, as signs of autism vary greatly. It may be helpful to devise an autism symptoms checklist to aid in diagnosing the disorder.

While there is a place for prescription medication in certain cases of autism, careful consideration and caution should be taken due to possible side effects. There are also natural treatments for this disorder, including herbal and homeopathic answers which can help maintain harmony, health, and systemic balance in the brain and nervous system, without side effects or sedation.