Autism otherwise called as autism spectrum disorders (ASD) is one among the major concern of health sector worldwide. This is considered as a developmental or neuro developmental disorder which affects physical, mental and social development of a child and it is lifelong. This affects a child’s ability to behave in a society. With its holistic and authentic approach, Ayurveda gives new hope in management of ASD. Combination of panchakarma therapies, medhya aushadhas with yoga and diets will improve quality of life of autistic children to a great extent. Expert doctors at Sreerudra Ayurveda is here to help you.
Identical twins have more chances to develop autism. For example, if one twin has autism, the other is likely to have autism. Families with an autistic child are given an approximate 6% chance of having another born with the disorder
Marriage between blood relations.
increased age increases risk of ASD.
Exposure of pregnant ladies to certain substances like alcohol or drugs especially used for seizures.
Exposure to heavy metals and environmental toxins
Some viral infections may result in ASD.
Carried to rule out chromosomal abnormalities.
To rule out metabolic disorders
Many children with ASD will have epileptic history. To rule out epilepsy EEG is performed.
Neuro imaging to exclude those with disorders other than autism.
Disorders like autism are considered as sahaja vyadhi according to Ayurveda which means diseases appearing from birth itself. These diseases arise due to factors transferred from parents and it can be considered as genetic disorders
Ayurveda believes prevention of disease is more important than curing. For autism prevention can be achieved through three stages such as prevention before consumption, during pregnancy and after delivery. Prevention before consumption include detoxification of shareera through panchakarma chikithsa, rasayana seva,manovikara niyanthrana(controlling emotions of mind) etc. Panchakarma help in evading impurities of body(vitiated dosha).Through rasayana chikithsa regeneration of healthy tissues occurs which help in production of healthy sperm and ovum.
Autism can be considered as a thridoshaja disease(disease occur due to vitiation of all three doshas) which affects prakruthi of body and mind within garbhashaya itself. Thamoguna of kapha causes vishada (depression), budhinirodha (problems with intelct) etc. Chala guna of vatha results in stereotypic movements. Rajoguna of pitha cause krodha(anger),self hurting nature etc. Ayurveda consider mind has both sensory and motor functions, abnormality of mind results in improper motor and sensory functions. Majja (marrow)which is important in development of masthulunga(brain) is a product of mathruja bhava(properties inherited from mother). So mental and physical status of mother during pregnancy can influence development of ASD. Katu amla pradhana aharas ,manasika vikaras like krodha,vishada,bhaya, improper dinacharyas of mother lead to thridosha kopa and vitiation of rajas and thamas results in disease development. Abhighatas, infections and poisoning of garbhastha shishu may affect mental and physical development of child.
It includes both internal and external therapies. Internal therapies include srothoshodhana, ghritha sevana and medhya rasayana. External therapies like nasya, abhyanga, shirodhara, shiropichu, dhoomapana, thala etc are important in management of autism. Among internal medication, medhya rasayana seva is most important.
Ayurveda consider spiritual well being is also essential to manage manovikaras.
It means treatments to increase satwa guna of a person. Yoga and pranayama help in promoting physical and psychological health. Yoga therapy can improve social mingling and also it has a positive effect on CNS activity.
Ayurveda emphasize importance of satwika ahara such as shashtika shali, ghritha , ksheera etc in management of manovyadhis which helping in increasing satwa guna.Also advices not to take aharas which have katu, amla rasa and which are excessively ruksha since they increase thamo guna and rajoguna also they tend to vitiate thridoshas.
Autism is no longer considered as a disability. Instead, as a special ability. Autism is not only a disease confined to a particular person or family, society also has a big role in management because autistic children need special attention and care. Social awareness is most important.
With its holistic and authentic approach, Ayurveda gives new hope in management of ASD. Combination of panchakarma therapies , medhya aushadhas with yoga and diets will improve quality of life of autistic children to a great extent.
Sreerudra Ayurveda is one of the most effective alternative treatment centres for Autism spectrum disorders. This Ayurveda Multi Specialty Hospital and Research Centre is located in Alleppey, Kerala, India.
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