Abstract
Gluten free casein free diet as complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) treatment for children’s with autism spectrum disorders (ASD)
Highlights
Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), is a neurological disorder characterized by socially aloof behavior and impairment of language and social interaction; it is a complex pervasive developmental disorder that involves the brain
The autistic behavior was diagnosed by the Indian Scale for Assessment of Autism (ISAA) for measuring the severity of autism which was developed by the National Institute for Mentally Handicapped (NIMH) Hyderabad
Out of twenty children of group II, five children dropped out the gluten and casein-free dietary intervention and only twenty children successfully followed the intervention with supplementation
Summary
Autistic Spectrum Disorders (ASD), is a neurological disorder characterized by socially aloof behavior and impairment of language and social interaction; it is a complex pervasive developmental disorder that involves the brain. The main characteristics in the definition of autism involve core deficits in three main areas of development, namely, social reciprocity, language & communication, and repetitive behavior. Autism disorder varies from mild to severe, seldom it can be present alone or in addition to other conditions such as mental retardation, attention-deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), anxiety disorders, depression or epilepsy; neurological problems such as brain cell differences and neurological chemical imbalances have been suggested as the cause of autism. Autism is a lifelong problem with a number of possible causes, including genetic problems or chromosomal defect, severe infections that affect the brain (celiac disease, etc.), exposure to toxins or illness during pregnancy (rubella, chemicals, etc.), vaccines or opiate activity. According to the Rehabilitation Council of India, between 1 in 166 children have an autistic spectrum disorder and greater incidence is found among boys (4:1)
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