The exact cause of autism is still unknown, but it is thought to be a complex neurological disorder that manifests in children as social and communication impairments, intellectual impairment, and delays in development in the first three years of life.
This disorder, which affects all races almost equally, is estimated to affect 1.5 million children and adults in the United States, over 1.7 million children in India, and 0.2% of the global population.
CAUSES OF AUTISM
Autism patients’ brains undergo structural and functional changes, though it is unclear what exactly caused these alterations.
The following are a few of the causes of autism that are thought to be triggering:
- Genetic predisposition
- Exposure to environmental chemicals
- pregnancy and the use of certain drugs and medications
- Metabolic imbalance
- Vaccinations
- Stress during pregnancy
SYMPTOMS OF AUTISM
The major symptoms related to: Autism can present with a wide spectrum of symptoms that range in severity from mild to severe, as well as in different combinations.
- pronounced deficiencies in social and communication skills
- Unable to follow command
- Loneliness
- abnormal actions, such as ritualistic behavior and an unhealthy obsession with certain possessions, like a doll, a car, or keys
- Intellectual impairment
- No/Less eye contact
- Irritability
- Repeatation of word
- weak Memory
- Peevish
The following list includes one or more of the typical end symptoms:
- Annoying obstinacy in behavior
- Using gestures rather than words, he makes clear what he needs.
- Repeating words or phrases
- inexplicable laughter and sobbing
- Prefers solitude
- Throws Tantrums
- difficulty interacting socially with people his own age or older
- When speaking, avoid making eye contact.
- Unresponsive teaching
- Jumping from high places and playing with sharp objects result from an inability to recognize danger.
- Physical hyperactivity or under-activity
- Underdeveloped fine motor skills
- When hearing normally, does not respond to verbal commands
- Spinning objects
- Inappropriate possessiveness to objects
- Having an excessive or insufficient sensitivity to pain
- excessive yelling and screaming
- uses echolalia to recycle the same words.
It should be noted that intellectual development is impacted by autism, despite the fact that autistic children are able to show and receive love.
DIAGNOSIS OF AUTISM
There are several autism screening tests that can be used to confirm the diagnosis; however, there are no laboratory tests for autism. The diagnosis is made through clinical evaluation and a thorough developmental case history of the child.
Diet for Autism
Research in the U.S. and Europe has found substances with opiate activity in the urine of a significant number of children with autism. This “drug” substance alters the person’s behavior, perceptions, and responses to his environment, according to this theory. Some people with autism cannot properly digest gluten and casein, which form substances that act like opiates in their bodies.
According to some parents, medical professionals, and researchers, children who follow a gluten-free, casein-free (GFCF) diet show minor to significant improvements in speech and/or behavior.
Wheat and other grains, including oats, rye, barley, bulgar, durum, and kamut, as well as foods made from those grains, contain gluten and gluten-like proteins, as do food starches, semolina, couscous, malt, some vinegar, soy sauce, flavorings, artificial colors, and hydrolyzed vegetable proteins.
Caseinate, a form of the protein casein, may be added to non-milk products like soy cheese and hot dogs as well as milk and products containing milk, such as cheese, butter, yogurt, ice cream, whey, and even some brands of margarine.
Rice, quinoa, amaranth, potatoes, buckwheat flour, soy, corn, fruits, vegetables, beans, tapioca, meat, poultry, fish, shellfish, teff, nuts, eggs, and sorghum are a few examples of foods that can be consumed on a gluten-free, casein-free diet.
HOMEOPATHIC MEDICINE FOR AUTISM
Homeopathic treatment is based on the full spectrum of symptoms depending on the physical and mental behavior of the patient. It is the only medical system that addresses the patient’s mental symptoms.
The case analysis also considers impaired functions in terms of behavior, social skills, communication, speech, tantrums, etc. The homeopathic case evaluation of the child with autism incorporates the detailed study of the family history of serious diseases, known to form the genetic basis for autism.
BAYTA CARB :Given when child is physically dwarfed with stunted growth. There is a tendency of recurrent tonsillitis with sensitivity to cold air, cold weather. Very useful medicine for idiotic child having weak memory. There is shyness with low confidence having aversion to strangers with hiding nature behind chair.
HYOSCYAMUS :Very effective for children with autism who have low muttering speech. Suitable for children who are very suspicious, talkative, vulgar, jealous, and foolish. There is a lot of laughter and a tendency to laugh at everything. There are aimless movements and no love for nearly ever.
SILICEA :Given to children who are intelligent (good in academics), sensitive to reprimands, obedient, and have fixed ideas for everything. There is profuse sweating in the palms and soles. There is defective nutrition, can not assimilate what he eat. Also given when there is obstinate constipation. Most recommended when Autism occurred after vaccination.
TARENTULA :The most effective when there is destructive behavior. Given when child enjoys bright colors, music, and dance. Very helpful for autism who are hyperactive, extremely restless, and must keep in constant motion.
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