CBD Oil For Autism
Many parents of severely autistic children are turning to CBD oil for Autism treatment. Although there are very few studies linking cannabinoid medicine to autism treatment, desperate parents who feel they have nothing to lose and everything to gain, are trying CBD oil. Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD, is a developmental disability that causes the patient great difficulty both as a child and as an adult with social interaction, communication and behavior. Many patients with autism have additional medical conditions which coincide such as seizures, sleep disturbances and gastrointestinal complaints. According to statistics from 2014 released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.5% of the children in the U.S. are diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder, affecting one in 68 American children.
Many parents of severely autistic children are turning to CBD oil for Autism treatment. Although there are very few studies linking cannabinoid medicine to autism treatment, desperate parents who feel they have nothing to lose and everything to gain, are trying CBD oil.
Autism, also known as Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD, is a developmental disability that causes the patient great difficulty both as a child and as an adult with social interaction, communication and behavior. Many patients with autism have additional medical conditions which coincide such as seizures, sleep disturbances and gastrointestinal complaints.
According to statistics from 2014 released by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, 1.5% of the children in the U.S. are diagnosed with Autism spectrum disorder, affecting one in 68 American children.
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intelligence and for the most part have normal speech would be considered high<br />
functioning, whereas a child who doesn’t speak at all – would be considered a low<br />
functioning ASD patient.<br />
You can likely comprehend the large difference between zero verbal communication to the<br />
ability to communicate effectively. Therefore, <strong>Autism</strong> can not be treated by any one drug, or<br />
any one technique due to the fact that each and every patient will need something<br />
specifically tailored to their set of symptoms.<br />
Causes of <strong>Autism</strong><br />
It is commonly believed that <strong>Autism</strong> is most often genetically passed on. The chances of a<br />
child being born with <strong>Autism</strong> increases when one or both parents are of an older age.<br />
Chances may also increase when a pregnant mother is exposed to toxins, drinks or<br />
smokes during pregnancy. It may also caused by abnormalities in the brain area that<br />
interprets sensory input.<br />
Symptoms of <strong>Autism</strong><br />
Symptoms associated with <strong>Autism</strong> are often seen very early in a child’s development and<br />
may include any of the items on this list of autistic traits typically found in the ASD patient:<br />
<strong>For</strong> children:<br />
Difficulty developing non-verbal communication, skills, body language and facial<br />
expressions<br />
No interest in sharing or enjoying the company of another<br />
Difficulty establishing friendships with kids of similar age<br />
Delayed speech – 40% patients never speak<br />
No empathy. Difficulty understanding what another is feeling e.g. pain or sorrow<br />
Inability to continue a conversation with someone<br />
Difficulty initiating a conversation with someone<br />
Difficulty understanding what their listener has perceived from the conversation<br />
Repetition of certain words<br />
Learning difficulties<br />
Heightened sensory sensitivity<br />
<strong>For</strong> adults:<br />
Learning difficulties<br />
Rigid routine to keep life in balance<br />
Exhibits unusual behavior<br />
Unusually intense focused interests<br />
Heightened sensitivity to sounds / sensory sensitivity<br />
Hand flapping / Spinning<br />
Obsessive Compulsive<br />
Repetitive use of objects<br />
Unusual sensory interest<br />
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