WHAT IS AUTISM?

Autism is a disorder of neural development that is characterized by impaired social interaction and communication and by restricted and repetitive behaviour. The conditions coming under autism spectrum disorders are neurological in origin, developmental in progression, and psychological in manifestation .

SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

  • Poor Name calling response
  • Poor eye contact
  • Less social smile
  • Repetitive behaviours – flapping ,rocking
  • Repeating same phrases
  • Vocal stimming
  • Hyperactivity
  • Sleep problems
  • Preferred to play alone
  • Delayed speech development

CAUSES

There is still no definitive cause associable with autism, except for a complex interplay between genetic and environmental factors. And contrary to belief, parenting styles or vaccines cannot be blamed for autism either. Some other possible causes includes

  • A strong association between genetic factors and autism development have also been identified, with several genes having been specifically associated with contributing towards autism.
  • Certain environmental factors can also play a role in developing autism due to exposure to certain toxins like lead or mercury, maternal infections during pregnancy, congenital Rubella syndrome, etc.
  • Other conditions could be genetic syndromes such as Fragile X syndrome, prematurity, tuberous sclerosis, older parental age, etc.

TREATMENT AT SANJEEVANAM

Ayurvedic management of autism is based on Mano –Vyadhi  chikitsa with a multidimensional approach by incorporating herbal medication, bio-purificatory principles of Ayurveda, tailored diet, counselling, speech therapy, occupational therapy, and yogic practices. 
Snehapanam, Siropichu, Mridusneha Sodhana, Niruha and Sneha Vasthi, Nasya, Anjana, Utasadanam, Abhyangam, Thalapothichil, Dhara are some procedure-based therapies done in the autistic child. 

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