Meditation helps with autism

Children With Autism

Raising Jaxson Simons, who suffers from autism spectrum disorder (ASD) was excessively stressful for the Simon’s family. When Jaxson was old enough to drive - a driving trainer told his mother that he had too much stress and they would need to get him some anxiety reducer in order for him to be able to drive.

That was when his mother got him involved in meditation - and according to her that is also when his life made a 180-degree turn. He no longer had tantrums, there weren’t as many outbursts, he smiled much more… Jaxson now has his driver’s license, holds a job and enjoys his life immensely. His mother says in the video above; “It's been such a remarkable change in Jaxson that I can't imagine that other families and other kids would not get the same experience at Jaxson.”

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one in 88 children has an autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Some symptoms can be treated with medication, but many parents prefer non-drug therapies, said Kathleen Angkustsiri, MD, a developmental-behavioral pediatrician at the University of California, Davis, MIND Institute in Sacramento. She encourages parents to discuss alternative therapies, including meditation, for their autistic children with their healthcare providers.