Autism Treatment - An Integrated Approach

Illom - A Serene abode of holistic healing. The authentic and Traditional ayurveda hospital in Kerala which gives personal homely care to patients since many generation. Illom means the traditional homestead of Kerala Brahmins. Pallipattu Illom is situated near Sri Chalinarayanapuram temple consecrated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu, stands in a conspicuous spot on the western shore of the phenomenal Vembanad Lake. They are the followers of renowned scholars of Ayurveda like Triprangode Parameshwaran Moosath (The first Vaidyarathnam awardee) , Thirunavaya Shankaran Moosath, Vaikom Pachu Moosath etc. Illom is well known for their divine hands of healing and having tradition of more than 700 years.

Dr.Shankar Prasanth Moosath S/O Sri.Subrahmanyan Moosath & Smt. Leeladevi Antharjanam, is the one who preserves the Ayurvedic tradition of illom. After his primary educations, completed his graduation from Sri Sri Ravishankar Ayurveda Medical College and Post graduation from K.V.G Ayurveda Medical College. There after he joined Keraleeya Ayurveda Samajam as duty doctor and worked under Padmasree Dr. Rajagopal, Dr.K Shankaran (Former DAME), Dr.Muraleedharan K.P, Avanaparambu Maheswaran Namboothiripad , Alathiyoor Narayanan Nambi etc. Then he joined Kottakkal Aryavaidyasala as Assistant Physician. There he was working under Padmabhooshan Dr.K.P Warrier , Dr.P. Madhavankutty Warrier etc for 6 years. Later “Illom Ayurveda Hospital’’ was started to Preserve the heritage of Pallipattu illom.

Illom Ayurveda treats all kinds of diseases like Arthritis, Psoriasis, Diabetes , Thyroid etc. But we emphasis on autism spectrum disorders.

Autism spectrum disorder is a broad term used to describe a group of neurodevelopmental disorders. These disorders are characterized by problems with communication and social interactions. People with ASD  often demonstrate restricted, repetitive and stereotyped interests or patterns of behavior. In the case of autism due to their inability to communicate, most of the  autistic children cannot tell their parents about it. So they express their feelings in other ways : self stimulation, self destruction ,tantrum, refusing to eat etc.

Illom Ayurveda treats autism with the integration of Ayurveda, Yoga, Diet and Multidisciplinary therapies by following the ASHTANGA Protocol which is the unique treatment protocol for Autism Spectrum Disorders formulated by Dr. Shankar Prasanth Moosath , Medical Director of  Illom Ayurveda.

Aahara

Sathwik Thoughts (Spiritual Thoughts)

Healing Hand of Nature

Therapy integration

Ayurvedic Treatments (Internal medications & External Therapies)

Nadishudhi Through yoga & Pranayama

Gut correction & Rhythmic Living

Art of positive parenting

 AHARA IN AUTISM

       In ASHTANGA Protocol, the primary importance is given for the food habit of the children. So the treatment starts with the correction of biological clock, ie the quantity, quality and timing of food. If the food contain more of Rajo Guna, the children will have more hyperactivity and restlessness.

According to Ayurveda Ahara is responsible for both Manasika swasthyam (mental health) and Sareerika swasthyam (physical health). Ahara is considered as one of the Upasthambhas (key pillars) of life in ayurveda. In today’s life altered habits of food consumption has led to various disease. The same happening in ASD cases also. Interactions between the gut and the brain in ASD have received considerable attention and once we go through the symptoms of the patient like constipation, abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea, and flatulence, we can identify the involvement of gut impairment. The health of the digestive tract can play a crucial role in alleviating many of the symptoms associated with ASD.

TREATMENTS IN AUTISM

       According to Ayurveda our mind is equipped with 3 qualities says it as Dhee, Dhrithi, and Smrithi. Dhee is the sense intelligent power, Dhrithi means the co-ordination and Smrithi means memory. Mostly children with ASD cases lacking with the link between Dhee and Smrithi. They will not get the co-ordination with the intelligent power and the memory. So in these case as a treatment remedy we should do brain generation. By treating the basic cause which will in turn relive children from their current conditions. Speaking of the basic cause, the treatment focuses on the correction of gut metabolism as it is caused by the impairment of gut micro biota. For that we are using freshly prepared ayurvedic herbal medications internally and traditional ayurvedic external treatments for body cleansing and detoxification. When we correct the gut metabolism as there is a concept called Gut Brain axis, the receptors in the brain will function better which will results in the sensory integration and sense organ functioning.
 

ART OF POSITIVE PARENTING

       Art of positive parenting is very essential in ASD treatment, as it can make a tremendous change in the child. As a parent of an autistic child, most of them feel they have done or haven’t done something which caused their child’s this condition. It is a perfectly natural feeling , but one need to understand that you can overcome this rather difficult situation with a strong family bond and social support from extended family and friends. Parents should understand each other and support each other with their daily struggles to create a calm and nurturing environment for their child. As a parent always be proud about your child in public and avoid the habit of sharing information about the child’s behavior, bad habits etc with others. Children in this era don’t have a connection with the nature, it is important that we being a family looks into it and help a kid to connect with the nature. 

THERAPY INTEGRATION

       ASHTANGA protocol gives importance to the Multidisciplinary therapies like Speech therapy, Occupational therapy, Sensory integration therapy, Behavioral therapy and Physiotherapy. By integrating these therapies with the traditional ayurvedic treatments we are getting tremendous changes in Autism spectrum disorders. If the mind is having satwa guna in a kid, it will be easy for the therapist to do their work especially on Speech therapy, special education or behavioral therapy for making an impact on kid.

Dr. Shankar Prasanth Moosath having consultations at Chennai, Bangalore, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, Madhurai, New Delhi, Thanneermukkom, Thrissur, Trivandrum, Ernakulam, Changanassery, Palakkad and Calicut.