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. The main forms of ASD are Autism, Asperger’s syndrome, Pervasive Developmental disorder, Rett syndrome, and Childhood Disintegrative disorder. Delayed language skills, delayed cognitive or learning skills, hyper active and impulsive behavior, unusual eating and sleeping habits, gastrointestinal issues, and mood fluctuations are the characteristic features of autism spectrum disorder.
Signs & Symptoms of Autism
Early signs
- Delayed speech development
- Hyperactivity
- Preffered to play alone
- Spin objects
- Rejecting cuddles
- Sleep problems
Signs and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Toddlers
- Poor eye contact
- Likes to play alone
- Fail to copy word or actions
- Cant wave good bye
- Continuous repetition of words
- Not pointing at anything
- Not engaging in pretended play
- Flapping their hand ,spinning in circles
- Developmental delays
Causes
- Genetic factors
- Environmental factors
- Advanced parental age
- Low birth weight
- High prematurity
Autism Spectrum Disorders
The main forms of ASD are Autism, Asperger’s syndrome, Pervasive Developmental disorder, Rett syndrome, and Childhood Disintegrative disorder
Childhood Autism
Developmental disability is characterized by the onset of changes in social and language development before age of 2.5 years.
Asperger’s syndrome –
Form of ASD in which people have different behavioral and thinking patterns (rigid and repetitive)
Pervasive Developmental disorder
Form of ASD is characterized by a delay in the social and communication skills
Rett syndrome
Rare genetic Neurological and developmental disorder with progressive loss of motor and language skills
Childhood Disintegrative disorder
Rare condition which comes after the age of 3, characterized by a delay in language, social function, and motor skills
Virtual Autism
If a child below age 2 years is highly exposed to screens, which will lead to ASD symptoms .it can be termed as Virtual Autism .they show communication as well as behavioral problems
Symptoms of Virtual Autism
- Hyperactivity
- Inattention
- Decreased interest in play activities
- Speech delay
- Lack of social interaction
- Mood swings
- Decreased cognition
Difference between Autism and virtual Autism
Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition whereas Virtual Autism caused due to excessive screen exposure
How can prevent Virtual Autism
- Make the child to interact
- Engage the child with nature
- Allow the child to explore nature instead of giving mobile phones, Ipads
- Reduce screen time
- Face-face interaction
- Group play activities
- Quality time with parents –bedtime stories, playing together,cooking together
Best Ayurvedic Treatment for Autism in Kerala – Sanjeevanam Way
Sanjeevanam Ayurveda Hospital, Kochi is one of the best autism centers in Kerala manages autism based on unmada chikitsa with a multidimensional approach by incorporating herbal medication, bio-purificatory principles of Ayurveda, tailored diet, counseling, speech therapy, and yogic practices. Multimodal individualized therapy brings significant improvements in day to day life of autistic kids
Snehapanam,siropichu,mridusneha sodhana ,niruha and sneha vasthi ,nasya ,anjana ,utasadanam ,abhyangam ,thalapothichil , Dhara are some procedure-based therapies done in the autistic child
