Autism

What Is Autism?

Autism, called as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), is a complex mental condition that occurs from early childhood. It is considered to be a state in which communicating and interacting with others is hard.

What Is Autism?

What Are The Symptoms Of Autism?

The indications vary with the age group. But there some common signs: problems in social relations and interactions, monotonous behaviours and compulsive interests.

Adults

Lack of non-verbal interacting skills like eye-to-eye contact, facial expressions, body position.
Failing to move along with the persons of their age.
No interest in sharing their experiences, happiness and pleasure with others.
Not able to understand the feelings of others.

Kids

Social Skills

No, respond to calling one’s name by the first birthday
Losing curiosity in playing, sharing, talking with other children
Chooses to be alone
Rejects bodily contact

Communication

Delay in speech and language skills
Speaking in a mechanised tone
Echolalia – saying the same sentence over and over
Rare usage of gestures and not recognising them
Not identifying jokes or cynicism

What Are The Causes Of Autism?

Autism is not caused by a single reason. A genetic disorder is one of the bases for this problem to exist.

Fragile x chromosome
Congenital rubella syndrome
Some risky medicines injected during pregnancy
Prenatal environment like advanced age of parents

What Are The Things One Should Do To Manage Autism?

Family members of the patient should be:

Staying constructive and positive
Developing a consistent schedule to be followed
Allowing plenty of time to get settled
Explaining things clearly
Assisting to build healthy social interactions
Getting support from groups
Helping the patient identify their strengths and weaknesses

What Are The Things One Should Avoid To Manage Autism?

Family members of the patient should not be:

Extending the waiting time
Trying physical contact prior explaining them the reason
Assuming something without consulting the guardian or the responsible person
Disregarding the fact an autistic person may not understand the literal meaning
Exposing them to a loud environment
Misunderstanding when the person is not responding
Giving sudden surprises, sudden changes in food

What Are The Best Foods For Autism?

GFCF/Gluten –free/Casein-free diet has proved to be more effective. Wheat and dairy are completely eliminated

Unconventional milk sources: Soy milk, almond milk, rice milk (casein-free) products are good sources of protein intake for Autism patients to help them strengthen their recalling capabilities.
Gluten-free foods: Gluten-free foods such as beans, cassava, potato, tapioca, sorghum can be given to Autism patients.
Dairy-free cheese products: This cheese will help avoid any kind of allergic inflammation or increase autism in the patients.
Meat – Meat is also a prudent food for such patients. Make sure it is less processed and gluten-free.
Fresh fruits and vegetables: Any other nutritional intake consisting of minerals, vitamins, and fibres can be taken from a number of fruits and vegetables such as apples, pears, strawberries, beans, potatoes, broccoli, etc.

What Are The Worst Foods For Autism?

Foods that have gluten: Gluten foods such as wheat, barley, oats, rye, bran, etc., are to be avoided.
Foods that have casein: Casein-rich foods are also a cause of inflammation in Autism patients, so foods like yoghurt, cottage cheese which contain casein are to be avoided.
Foods with artificial flavourings and colourings are also to be avoided. These include chocolates, cakes, candies, sweets, soft drinks, energy drinks, etc.

What Are The Medicines For Autism?

What Are The Tips To Manage Autism?

With proper guidance and support, Autistic people can lead a successful life like any other normal individual.