Author:
A K Nithya,Chowta Jithesh
Abstract
Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) is a neuro-developmental disorder. It is defined by deficits in social reciproci- ty and communication and by unusual restricted, repetitive behavior1 It is one of the challenging disorders for children and their families. Prevalence estimates for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have been increasing over the past few decades, with estimates at about 5 in10,000 in the 1960s and current estimates as high as 1 in 88.2 It is one of the challenging disorders for children and their families and this condition typically persists throughout one’s life period. While coming to the view from Ayurveda, most clinical features of different varieties of autism spectrum disorder resemble the features of Unmada. The condition may be due to the result of Khavaigunya of Srotas which nurtures Manas as a consequence of many Agantuja and Sahaja factors.3
Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorders, Unmada, Manovaha srotas, Jnanotpatti
Publisher
International Ayurvedic Medical Journal
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