ABSTRACT

Autism is a neurodevelopmental disease characterised by the inability of the affected person to socially connect and communicate with others. The objective is to improve toddlers' social skills, lower their social anxiety, and curb their problematic behaviours. Typically, these services are provided to children up to the age of three, but because of the lack of proper diagnostic tools treatment commencement get delayed. The characteristics of Autism are quite similar to those of Unmada, a sickness condition described in ancient Ayurvedic texts as a mental illness marked by mental bewilderment and other symptoms. The union between Atma (the self) and Manas (the mind) is disrupted for a variety of etiological reasons, which causes the vitiation of Manovaha srotas (channels of consciousness that flow through mind). Additionally, the the vitiation of the three doshas (Vata, Pitta, and Kapha) also manifests Unmada. Hence Childhood autism has two primary causes: Manovaha sroto-dushti and Tridosha dusti. The case of Childhood Autism examined at National College of Ayurveda and Hospital, Barwala is described in the current paper. Child was treated according Ayurvedic treatment principal of Unmada includes- Daiva Vyapashrya Chikitsa (Spiritual Therapy), Sattvavajaya Chikitsa (Ayurvedic Psychotherapy) and Yukti Vyapashrya Chikitsa (Physical Intervention). Till date there is no cure for autism spectrum disorder. This Article included a brief explanation of Ayurvedic treatment protocols in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Keywords: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Unmada, Daiva Vyapashrya Chikitsa, Sattvavajaya Chikitsa, Yukti Vyapashrya Chikitsa
Publication date: 01/01/2025

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2025/14.1.8645