An Ayurvedic Review & Management of Autism in Children

Autism Spectrum Disorder(ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition which can be diagnosed during childhood period. It is characterised by poor social communication, restricted interests and repetitive behaviour. The main defect in the children with autism is their inability to realize the fact that the other people surrounding them are different from them in their desires and thought process. Prevalence estimates for autism have been increasing over the past few decades. It is one of the most challenging disorders for children and their families and this condition typically persists throughout one’s life period. On viewing from Ayurvedic aspect, it is not mentioned directly in Ayurveda but it can be corelated with Unmaad Roga as most of the clinical features of different varieties of autism resemble the features of Unmaad Roga. It can be managed by many Ayurvedic formulation and Panchkarma therapy which is very effective in autism.