Autism is Not a Disease, It's a Temporary Phase in the Life of a Child, if it's Treated Timely.

A complex neurodevelopmental disorder called attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) can make it difficult for you to function at your workplace, school, and even your home. ADHD is referred to as Pitaj Unmada in Ayurveda and broadly displays the following symptoms:

• Difficulty focusing on tasks ( lack of attention)and becoming easily distracted.
• Fidgeting, squirming, having difficulty sitting still while playing or doing schoolwork. .
• Feeling of frustration and being emotionally sensitive .
• Difficulties in college or at work.
• Relationship issues with partners, family members and co-workers.

Pitaj Unmada, according to Ayurveda, is an obsession that affects cowardly and feeble-minded people and is caused by an imbalance of Tridosha (the three-body humor) in the mind as a result of various etiological factors, such as the consumption of an unhygienic, improperly processed foods & irregular dietary habits. Ayurveda helps treat ADHD without the requirement of any sedation, by using cooling and calming herbs.

The term Asperger’s syndrome was widely used before 2013, but is no longer used by medical professionals. It has since been reclassified as level 1 autism spectrum disorder by the DSM-5 diagnostic manual. Asperger’s syndrome is used these days informally — in fact, autism communities use it more often than level 1 spectrum disorder. A child with level 1 spectrum disorder is characterised with —-above-average intelligence and strong verbal skills but will experience challenges with social communication. In general, a child with level 1 autism spectrum disorder will display the following symptoms:

• Inflexibility in thought and behavior
• Challenges in switching between activities
• Executive functioning problems
• The inability to express feelings in speech, or change their pitch to fit their immediate environment

In Ayurveda, Asperger’s syndrome is known as Piitaj Unmaad and herbal supplements can proficiently curb these behavioral outbursts.

Rett syndrome known as Tridoshaj unmaad is a rare neurodevelopmental disorder that is noticed in infancy. The disorder mostly affects girls, although it can still be diagnosed among boys in rarity.Rett syndrome presents challenges that affect almost every aspect of a child's life. Common symptoms of Rett syndrome include:

• Loss of standard movement and coordination
• Challenges with communication and speech
• Breathing difficulties in some cases.

The silver lining is Rett Syndrome can be treated using Ayurvedic medicines and therapies thereby improving brain development and functioning.

Childhood disintegrative disorder (CDD), also known as Heller's syndrome or disintegrative psychosis, is a neurodevelopmental disorder defined by the delayed onset of developmental problems in language/motor skills/or social function. In CDD, the child will have normal development but when the disorder sets in ,regressions suddenly start to occur in more than two developmental aspects of their life. The child may lose any of the following skills and abilities:

• Toileting skills if they had already been established
• Acquired language or vocabularies
• Social skills and adaptive behaviors
• Some motor skills

DO NOT WORRY. EARLY APPROACH TO A GOOD AYURVEDIC DOCTOR CAN HELP TO EVOLVE/ DEVELOP SENSORY SKILLS IN CDD AFFECTED CHILDREN.

Kanner’s syndrome was discovered by psychiatrist Leo Kanner of John Hopkins University in 1943 when he characterized it as infantile autism. Doctors also describe the condition as a classic autistic disorder. Children with Kanner's syndrome will appear attractive, alert, and intelligent with underlying characteristics of the disorder such as:

• Lack of emotional attachment with others
• Communication and interaction challenges
• Uncontrolled speech
• A high degree of rote memory and visuospatial skills with major difficulties learning in other areas

This Psychological disorder referred to as Kafaj Unmaad in Ayurveda, can be treated using various herbal and nutritional supplements, thereby treating the imbalanced Doshas and reducing behavioral abnormalities in affected children

This ailment is known as VATAJ UNMAAD in AYURVEDA. Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS) is a mild type of autism that presents a range of symptoms. The most common symptoms are challenges in social and language development. A child may experience delays in language development, walking, and other motor skills. You can identify this type of autism by observing the child minutely and noting which area the child displays a deficit in. Parents/ caretakers have to quite vigilant about the child’s day to day activities & behaviour.

Combination of PANCHKARMA & AYURVEDIC Medications can help address children’s developmental disorders.