AUTISM

OVERVIEW

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder which is characterized by disturbance in communication and social interaction. It includes a wide range of symptoms and skills. People suffering from autism have trouble in understanding what other people think and feel. They have difficulty in expressing themselves either through words, gestures, touch or facial expressions. They also have difficulty in learning new skills. But they can be unusually good at music, art or maths, etc.  Autism is prevalent worldwide. It can be either a minor problem or requires full time care.

Autism mostly begins at early childhood. Children usually show symptoms within their first year. There is no permanent cure of autism but early and intensive care treatment can make a big difference in the lives of children.

CAUSES OF AUTISM

The exact reason of occurrence of autism is not known but it can be due to the following reasons:

• People having a genetic predisposition to autism as it transmits from one generation to the next through genes
• Viral infections
• Males are four times more prone to autism in comparison to females
• Complications during pregnancy
• Fragile X-syndrome
• Offspring born to older parents
• Low birth weight
• More exposure to environmental toxins and heavy metals
• Premature babies
• Certain types of medications

SYMPTOMS OF AUTISM

The common signs and symptoms of autism are:

• People prefer to remain alone
• Avoid sharing and talking to others
• Don’t do eye contact
• Have difficulty in understanding emotions of themselves and others
• Avoid physical contact like hugging
• Repeat the same phrase over and over again
• Have delayed speech
• Don’t use common gestures like waving, etc.
• Don’t understand jokes or sarcasm
• Hyperbehaviour
• Lack of coordination
• Fussy eating habits
• Impulsive behavior
• Constant moving

COMPLICATIONS OF AUTISM

The complications which are associated with autism are:

• Problems at school and work place
• Unable to live independently
• Social isolation
• Being bullied
• Stress in family

DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM

The doctor will carefully examine the behavioral pattern of the child. He will do some of the audio and visual tests. The doctor may do some DNA testing.

CHANDIGARH AYURVED CENTER’S MEDICATIONS FOR THE TREATMENT OF AUTISM

Here are some of the medications of Chandigarh Ayurved Center which are used for the treatment of autism:

1. Brodley syrup 

Brodley syrup is very beneficial in curing autism as it includes various natural herbs that are mainly used for providing the strength to the nervous system. The herbal syrup is made up of – Shankhpushpi (Convolvulus pluricaulis), Yashtimadhu (Glycyrrhiza glabra), Brahmi (Bacopa monnieri), Saunf (Foeniculum vulgare), etc. that acts as an anti-depressant and also helps in reducing the stress. The syrup boosts memory power and increases the blood flow to the brain.

Recommended Dosage– Take 2 teaspoonful twice daily

2. Ashwagandha tablet 

Ashwagandha tablets are widely used in providing internal strength to the whole body and helps in maintaining all the system. The tablet is made up of ‘Ashwagandha’ extract that improves the functioning of the brain and provides relief from stress, anxiety, depression, etc.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1tablet twice a day with normal water.

3. Mann Mitra Tablet 

Mann Mitra tablet is herbal and purely ayurvedic medicine. It is used in Ayurvedic treatment for psychiatric conditions and help to balance all the three doshas of body i.e vata, pitta, kapha. CAC Mann Mitra tablet improves intelligence and speech problems. It is helpful for making the nervous system strong and nerves as well. It contains various herbs like Bala, Vacha, Shankhpushpi, Nagkeshar etc that help you fight insomnia, anxiety, and stress. It works as a antioxidant, anti depressant, immuno booster, anti epileptic and as neuro protective drug

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

4. Shishu Bharna Rasa 

Dhootapapeshwar Shishu Bharan Rasa helps in proper physical and mental development of children. The presence of Madhumalini Vasant in Shishu Bharan Rasa improves Bala and Pushti of children by enhancing Mansa Pushti and Jatharagni Vardhan Karya.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1 tablet twice a day with normal water.

5. Stress care tablet 

It is an amazing combination of natural herbs like Sarpgandha, Brahmi, Tagar, jatamansi. It helps to relieve stress conditions. They help to pacify the nervous system and also helps to increase mental and physical performance. In Ayurveda when there is an imbalance of three energies i.e. Vata, pitta, and Kapha, it leads to disease. Vata has a sub dosha named prana doshas which regulates the sensory perception, brain, and mind. Tarpak Kapha subtype of kapha, governs cerebrospinal fluid, sadhak pitta subtype of pitta doshas governs emotions and their impact on the heart. So any vitiation of these doshas leads to stress.

Recommended Dosage – Take 1tablet twice a day with normal water.

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