Cases of Stramonium in ASD
Stramonium is a remarkably important remedy in my approach to treating Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It addresses a wide range of symptoms, including sleep disturbances, visual stimming (such as side-gazing), strabismus (misalignment of the eyes), nystagmus (involuntary eye movements), and behaviors oscillating between aggression and a seeming lack of awareness of surroundings.
In my experience, after administering Stramonium, these symptoms often improve significantly or resolve altogether. Here are two illustrative cases where Stramonium played a transformative role:
Case 1: 4-Year-Old Boy with ASD
Presentation:
Nonverbal.
Zero eye contact and unresponsive to his name.
Sleep disturbances: waking frequently at night, crying, or wanting to co-sleep with parents.
Regression in speech following his 12-month vaccination, as reported by the parents.
Approach:
I prescribed a combination of Stramonium and a Vaccine Clear remedy. The Vaccine Clear is a homeopathic preparation matching the timeline of the reported regression. This remedy aims to detoxify potential lingering effects of the vaccine and support the child’s overall health.
Results:
After the first dose of Stramonium:
The child began maintaining eye contact and responding to his name.
He started pointing at objects to communicate his needs and slept through the night.
Following the addition of Vaccine Clear, he experienced a remarkable breakthrough: he spoke a full sentence, “What do we have here?”—a phrase his mother often says. This was extraordinary progress for a child who had been completely nonverbal.
Subsequently, he started counting and singing the ABCs, showing continued improvements in communication.
This case highlights the profound potential of homeopathy in supporting children with autism.
Case 2: 3-Year-Old Girl with ASD
Presentation:
Nonverbal with minimal eye contact.
Engaged in visual stimming by side-gazing at her parents.
Diagnosed with strabismus (lazy eye).
Exhibited aversion to social interaction and primarily engaged in parallel play. Her mother expressed concern that she didn’t know how to play with other children.
Approach:
I started her on Stramonium 200c.
Results:
Over two follow-up visits spanning two months:
Eye contact improved significantly with her parents, peers, and even with me during our virtual consultations.
Visual stimming decreased by 90%, and her side-gazing behavior stopped entirely.
Her strabismus resolved, and her eyes no longer appeared misaligned.
Most encouragingly, she began babbling—an important milestone indicating progress toward speech development.
Conclusion
These cases demonstrate the incredible potential of Stramonium in addressing various symptoms of autism. It’s important to note that homeopathy works on an individualized basis, and remedies like Stramonium are selected based on the unique needs of the child.
Homeopathy continues to offer hope and meaningful improvements for families navigating the challenges of autism. If you have questions or are curious about how homeopathy might help your child, feel free to reach out for guidance and support.
