Patient: 12 years old. Diagnosed with autism at age 2. Main symptoms: Does not control anger, scattered attention, sluggishness, weak communication skills. Born a normal child with no birth complications. Development was normal until age 2, then unusual behavior was noticed when she stopped responding to external stimuli. The patient underwent courses of physiotherapy and acupuncture. Her mother, a teacher, devoted much time to her development. At age 9, there was some improvement; she could write, read, and use a computer. Understands TV programs and spoken language, speaks English and Malay well, can answer questions. However, her attention span is very short, easily irritated when a question is repeated if she hasn't answered yet. Usually screams in response. Typically can only read 3-4 sentences and does not focus on continuing. A 10-day daily RT course was conducted.
Progress Noted: Based on parental observation, the patient usually can concentrate on just a few sentences. After 5 days of therapy, she was able to concentrate longer, and after 10 days, she could read 3-4 pages at once. Surprisingly, by the end of the course, she could lie calmly on the bed for a 2-hour treatment session, although in the first days, she couldn't sit or lie still. She also became less aggressive, and according to her parents, less easily irritated than before treatment.
Side Effect: During treatment, after the first sessions, the patient developed itchy spots. The rash appeared suddenly and disappeared on its own without medication.
Comments: Improvement in concentration after the resonance therapy course. Unfortunately, a longer therapy course was not possible due to demographic reasons.
Progress Noted: Based on parental observation, the patient usually can concentrate on just a few sentences. After 5 days of therapy, she was able to concentrate longer, and after 10 days, she could read 3-4 pages at once. Surprisingly, by the end of the course, she could lie calmly on the bed for a 2-hour treatment session, although in the first days, she couldn't sit or lie still. She also became less aggressive, and according to her parents, less easily irritated than before treatment.
Side Effect: During treatment, after the first sessions, the patient developed itchy spots. The rash appeared suddenly and disappeared on its own without medication.
Comments: Improvement in concentration after the resonance therapy course. Unfortunately, a longer therapy course was not possible due to demographic reasons.