• Jesny V Jose
• Dr Eldho Paul

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in social interaction and communication and the presence of restricted interests and repetitive behaviours. It is a complex neurodevelopmental issue that impacts on the normal functioning of brain and challenging child development in language and communication. Ayurveda approaches this disease in different perspective from modern psychiatric and physiological theories. The condition may be due to sahaja (genetic), jathaja (prenatal, natal or postnatal causes) or aganthuja (epigenetic) factors. It can be understood by incorporating the pathophysiology of unmada and related psychiatric issues. Among the various treatment modalities, sathvavachaya chikitsa and yuktivyapasraya chikita plays an important role in managing the symptoms of autism in children.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), unmada, childhood autism

"Childhood Autism - Ayurvedic perspective", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no.g258-g263, April-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404631.pdf

"Childhood Autism - Ayurvedic perspective", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 4, page no. ppg258-g263, April-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2404631.pdf