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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Other than a long list of medications for the treatment of <strong>Autism</strong> Spectrum Disorder, there<br />
are also a number of alternative treatments and therapies available to the autistic patient,<br />
including:<br />
Early intervention<br />
Cognitive behavior therapy<br />
Behavioral management<br />
Joint attention therapy<br />
Educational strategies<br />
Occupational<br />
Nutritional<br />
Physical therapy<br />
Parent-mediated<br />
Speech-language therapy<br />
Social skills training<br />
<strong>CBD</strong> oil may help regulate emotional states and focus. It is also known to be a<br />
neuroprotective agent that could work against brain degradation. <strong>CBD</strong> may also be an<br />
effective treatment in mood regulation, decreasing anxiety, rage and hostility that occurs in<br />
<strong>Autism</strong> patients.<br />
Although not formally tested, promising results have shown the use of Cannabidiol (<strong>CBD</strong>) in<br />
the treatment of the hypersensitivity to physical sensations, noises, smells and the<br />
hyperactivity associated with the disorder.<br />
Researchers have also found what they believe to be a potential link between autism and<br />
cannabinoid receptors, particularly cannabinoid CB2 receptors within the endocannabinoid<br />
system. These findings regarding the CB2 receptors support the theory that autism could<br />
be caused by a disruption of the brain’s ability to send clear signals. This, in turn, raises the<br />
possibility that using cannabinoids found in cannabis can restore communication to allow<br />
for proper cell function and communication<br />
While further research needs to be done involving the treatment of autism with <strong>CBD</strong>, there<br />
is anecdotal evidence that says <strong>CBD</strong> oil for <strong>Autism</strong> may present an effective treatment<br />
option.<br />
References:<br />
Endocannabinoid Signaling in <strong>Autism</strong><br />
Targeting the endocannabinoid system in the treatment of fragile X syndrome<br />
<strong>Autism</strong>-Associated Neuroligin-3 Mutations Commonly Disrupt Tonic<br />
Endocannabinoid Signaling<br />
A novel approach to the symptomatic treatment of autism<br />
An autistic child given THC for six months reported significant reductions in the<br />
symptoms of autism<br />
Endocannabinoid System as Novel Therapeutic Target for <strong>Autism</strong> Treatment<br />
Cannabinoid receptor type 2, but not type 1, is up-regulated in peripheral blood<br />
mononuclear cells of children affected by autistic disorders<br />
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