A Case Study on Management of Rett Syndrome by Wholistic approach

Abstract

Background: Rett syndrome-RS comes under Autism spectrum disorder-ASD which is a neurodevelopmental syndrome. It is diagnosed by the main differentiating features of lack of interpersonal and communication skills, poor eye contact, delayed speech with pervasive abnormal body movements. Aim and Objectives: This case report is aimed at dissemination of comprehensive role of Ayurveda in management of ASD, Rett syndrome. Material and Methods: RS is the severe form of ASD. This case study of 2.3 year’s girl presented with RS and global delay, being treated with wholistic approach. It comprises Ayurveda chikitsa and other therapies like Yoga, hydrotherapy, occupational, music, physiotherapy and many more. Observation and Result: Patient has shown promising results in all developmental milestones such as gross motor, fine motor and personal social in 6 months duration except language. Different varieties of massage therapy, diet and Basti, Nasya (Panchkarma) procedures, Omkar mantra chanting, passive Yogasana were done. Conclusion: In this case report, mainly Ayurveda interventions were implemented with wholistic approach as an adjuvant, received good result in gross motor development which is very difficult in RS, hence it is a unique case. It also opened the door of wholistic approach with the hope to deliver the good result in similar disorders.

The Combine Effect of Suvarnaprashan with Speech-Language Therapy in Children with Delayed Speech and Language Disorder

“…Another study also reported that Suvarnaprashan along with other Ayurveda medicines are most effective in treating all types of learning and mental disabilities in children [8] . The effectiveness of Suvarnaprashan in various developmental disabilities in children was reported earlier studies [5][6][7][8] . However, its effectiveness for children with pure delayed speech and language disorder without any associated developmental difficulties was not studied previously.…”

“…[3] Previous studies also reported that regular doses of Suvarnaprashan improves child's intellect, grasping power, sharpness, analysis power, memory recalling in an unique manner and nurture early developmental milestones [4] . It was also reported that it reduces aggressiveness, irritability, anxiety and attention seeking behaviour hence it is also provide benefit for children with various developmental disability such as learning disability, autism, attention deficits with or without hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy and many other disorders related to CNS [3][4][5] . Delayed in acquiring language is most common symptoms of childhood developmental disability affecting around 5 to 10% of all children [6] and majority of not have any other significant developmental difficulties [7] In previous case study, Suvarnaprashan interventions were implemented along with holistic approach in autism spectrum disorder and promising results in all developmental milestones was reported [5] .…”

“…It was also reported that it reduces aggressiveness, irritability, anxiety and attention seeking behaviour hence it is also provide benefit for children with various developmental disability such as learning disability, autism, attention deficits with or without hyperactivity disorder, cerebral palsy and many other disorders related to CNS [3][4][5] . Delayed in acquiring language is most common symptoms of childhood developmental disability affecting around 5 to 10% of all children [6] and majority of not have any other significant developmental difficulties [7] In previous case study, Suvarnaprashan interventions were implemented along with holistic approach in autism spectrum disorder and promising results in all developmental milestones was reported [5] . Another study also reported that Suvarnaprashan along with other Ayurveda medicines are most effective in treating all types of learning and mental disabilities in children [8] .…”