Ayurvedic Insights in to Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Holistic Approach to Childhood Development

Dr. Manikusum

Abstract: Autism spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disability caused by differences in brain. people with ASD often have problem with social communication and interaction and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. The spectrum nature of Autism means that individuals experience symptoms in varying degrees and combinations. It is the world?s third most common developmental disorder. According to WHO, 1 in 100 children has autism. For 2020, CDC reported 1 in 36 children (approx.4% and 1% of girls) was estimated to have ASD. These estimates of ADDM network are higher than previous reports of 2000-2018). ASD is a disorder of intellect and mental impairment with variable etiology. Researches suggest that it develops from a combination of genetic and environment influences that may affect child during intra uterine life and also even after birth. Ayurveda understand the nature of human brain in a completely different manner from modern psychiatrics and physiological theories. In Ayurveda, pathogenesis of Autism can be understood as any imbalance in the form of aberration of Dhi, Dhriti or smriti which leads to derangements in budhi as well as in physiological functioning. Its majority of clinical features like poor eye contact, hyperactivity flapping of hand, solitary play etc. resemble features of unmad. The disease like ASD with unknown pathophysiology can be managed by holistics approaches like herbal remedies, panchkarma therapies, diet and lifestyle modification and supportive practices such as yoga and pranayama.

Keywords: ASD, unmad, Ayurvedic fundamentals, preparation, Panchkarma. Pranayama

How to Cite?: Dr. Manikusum, "Ayurvedic Insights in to Autism Spectrum Disorder: A Holistic Approach to Childhood Development", Volume 14 Issue 7, July 2025, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1434-1437, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=MR25723203226, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/MR25723203226