- More than 18 million children in India suffer from autism, a neuro-endocrino-gastric-intestinal disorder.
- According an estimate, all around the world, one in 36 children suffer from autism.
NE HEALTH BUREAU
AHMEDABAD, APR 2
With World Autism Awareness Day being celebrated on Sunday -April 2, and in some countries, the entire month is devoted to raising awareness around this developmental disorder. As Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental disability that affects social interaction, communication and imaginative play skills.
Children with autism often have delays and difficulties with spoken language, use of gestures and understanding other people’s feelings or their own emotions. The symptoms tend to emerge by 12 to 18 months of age, and most symptoms manifest between 2 and 3 years of age. They often show repetitive behaviours, restricted interests and may have trouble processing different sensory inputs like sound, touch, etc. The intellectual abilities range from gifted to severely challenge and the severity of symptoms and support needed varies from person to person.
Ahmedabad-based Dr. Ketan Patel, who is considered a leading autism expert in India and has 30 years experience of treatment and research in the field, says that parents around the world visit India for the treatment of their autistic child. According an estimate, all around the world, one in 36 children suffer from autism. Out of various therapies, homeopathy has proved more effective in the treatment of autism.
According to Dr. Patel, India offers best homeopathic treatment and diagnosis of synchronic autism in which genetic and metabolic factors play a very vital role. Added to this, India offers other required therapies for comprehensive treatment of autism. Morevoer, overall cost of treatment in India is less than 50 percent in comparison to other countries.
The United Nations has declared 2 April as World Autism Awareness Day.
Dr. Patel, who has autistic patients in various parts of world, underlined the importance of diet and physical exercise in the treatment of autism.
Autism is generally referred to as a neurological disorder or spectrum disorder and the child can have many other problems and unusual behaviour. It may or may not be accompanied with mental retardation and other disorders. According to National Autistic Society, US one in every 1,000 children suffers from Autism and around 18 million children in India suffer from Autism.
As per CDC, one percent of the world population has Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). It is about 4 times more common in boys than in girls. There is no cure for ASD, but there are treatments and therapies that help individuals on the spectrum manage and even overcome some of the challenges linked to ASD.
