Autism and Speech Delay Management

Jul 11, 2024

Autism and Speech Delay: Treatment and Management

Introduction

  • Presenter: Himanshu Bhatt
  • Specialist: Dr. Vijay Verma

Autism and Speech Delay

  • Definition: Autism-related issues
    • The child does not make eye contact while talking
    • Shows no interest in social interaction
  • Symptoms:
    • Sitting aimlessly in a lifeless manner
    • Not responding to conversation
    • Not playing with toys and other children
    • Repeatedly ignoring parents' words
    • May exhibit hyperactivity
  • Causes:
    • Genetic predisposition
    • Delayed brain development
    • Preservatives and processed foods
    • Deficiency in Vitamin D and fatty acids in diet
  • Treatment:
    • Panchakarma: Basti treatment
    • Natural diet: Avoiding preservatives and processed foods
    • Consumption of Vitamin D and exposure to sunlight

Important Treatments

Basti Treatment

  • Procedure:
    • Administering medicinal substances through the rectum
    • Use of bitter herbs, desi ghee, milk, etc.
  • Results:
    • Improving internal bacterial balance
    • Helping in the development of children
    • Success rate: 100%

Diet Change

  • Items to Avoid: Sugar, chocolate, ice cream, pasta, dairy products
  • Less Important Ingredients:
    • Natural foods: Jaggery, dates, raisins
    • Seeds: Sesame, pistachio, almond
  • Sun Exposure:
    • Consumption of desi ghee
    • Spending time in sunlight

Practical Tips

  • Training parents
  • Changing diet and daily routine
  • Affordable treatment
  • Creating a support system for the family

Conclusion

  • Timely treatment of autism and speech delay issues is essential
  • Ayurvedic remedies and Panchakarma procedures are effective
  • Continuous monitoring and support are necessary
  • Staying close to nature and awareness of a healthy diet are important

If you have any questions, you can ask in the comments. Contact information for Dr. Vijay Verma is provided.