Abstract

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER IN AYURVEDA W.S.R. TO UNMADA ROGA

Dr. Astitva Tyagi and Dr. M. N. Gupta

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Abstract

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction and restricted or repetitive behaviours or interests. People with ASD may also have different ways of learning, moving or paying attention. It is the world‘s third most common developmental disorder, so to spread awareness every year 2nd April is marked as Worlds Autism Day. According to National Institute of Mental Health, Autism is known as a ―SPECTRUM‖ disorder because there is wide variation in the type and severity of symptoms people experience. According to WHO, 1 in 100 children has autism. In 2021- CDC reported that approximately 1 in 44 children in the U.S. is diagnosed with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, acc to 2018 data – ASD in more common among boys (1 in 27) than among girls (1 in 116).[1] Unfortunately, due to lack of knowledge, parents start treatment late and it gets tough for the child to overcome the complexities. Early interventions are very important to help a child to reach his or her potential and also can prevent disabilities in infants as well as toddlers. Autism Spectrum Disorder is not mentioned in any of the major Ayurveda Texts. However, its majority of clinical features like poor eye contact ( ), hyperactivity, flapping of hand ( ), solitary play ( ) etc resembles features of Unmada, a disease of Manovahi Srotasa.

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