A 12-Year-Old's Struggle with Autism Eased by Life Force Homeopathy

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental condition that can present substantial social, communication, and behavioral difficulties.

On May 14, 2015, Master R.R.P, identified as patient number 25692, visited the Life Force Homeopathy clinic in Thane (West). His symptoms included delayed speech development, hyperactivity, poor social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. He displayed a fascination with cars that have lights and enjoyed loud music. He often hugged other children, threw tantrums by lying on the floor and howling loudly with crocodile tears, and loved going out, sitting in the car, and observing his surroundings.

Investigations / Reports:

R.B.'s overall adaptive behaviour, as assessed by the Vineland Adaptive Behaviour Scales, falls within the ADEQUATE range (18th-83rd percentile). His communication skills, daily living skills, socialization skills, and motor skills are all similarly rated within the ADEQUATE range (18th-83rd percentile).

At Life Force Homeopathy:

A comprehensive case history was taken at Life Force Homeopathy, where Dr. Rajesh Shah conducted an in-depth study of the case. Blood investigations were performed, and dietary recommendations were also provided.

Treatment Timeline and Progress:

December 20, 2015: Notable reduction in repetitive and spinning behaviors; improvement in hyperactivity.

December 20, 2016: Decrease in irritability and anger; began following commands and attempting to understand instructions.

December 14, 2017: Positive progress observed in speech development.

December 26, 2018: Further enhancements in social and communication skills, and continued improvement in speech.

October 22, 2019: Continued progress in motor activities and communication; no longer repeats words and informs when needing to use the bathroom.

April 21, 2020: Condition remained stable with no significant changes.

July 11, 2020: Mild symptom aggravation; repetitive activity, communication issues, and hand snapping present due to lack of physical activities and therapy during the lockdown.

April 27, 2021: Noticeable improvements in speech, understanding, and behavior.

November 28, 2021: Overall improvement in expression; flapping and noise-making reduced to once daily; better communication, memory, and concentration; started OT and physiotherapy; gets easily tired post-COVID; enjoys watching spinning patterns in washing machines or elevators.

April 28, 2022: Overall improvement, though still easily distracted at school; attends school regularly with the help of a shadow teacher.

July 30, 2022: Continued overall betterment, performing well academically.

September 23, 2022: Ongoing improvement in various areas, with lingering difficulties in math.

January 27, 2023: Ongoing improvement in socialization and understanding; positive behavioral changes; takes initiative in learning new things.

April 6, 2023: Hospitalized for influenza but recovered; resumed school, though irritability and anger increased.

December 30, 2023: Reduction in repetitive behaviors; overall improvement.

March 5, 2024: Improvement in anger and flapping; mild cold symptoms reported.

May 3, 2024: Continued progress in speech clarity and behavior; attends school regularly, sits for long periods, and interacts well with other children.

Symptom Progression:

Speech Development: Steady improvement noted, with marked advancements in communication skills over time.

Hyperactivity: Noticeable reduction in hyperactivity, though occasional episodes still occur.

Social Interaction: Better interaction with peers, though some challenges continue.

Attention Span: Gradually increasing attention span, but it remains an area of concern.

Repetitive Behaviours: Decrease in repetitive behaviors, with sporadic occurrences.

Occupational Therapy: Currently receiving 5 hours of ABA therapy daily, demonstrating a positive response.

Conclusion:

Since beginning treatment at Life Force, R.P. has made significant progress in speech development, social interaction, and behavior management. Though some symptoms are still present, there has been clear improvement in many areas. R.P. communicates better, interacts more effectively with peers, and exhibits fewer problematic behaviors. However, challenges remain, and ongoing therapy and interventions are essential to address these issues. Continued support will help further enhance R.P.'s overall well-being and functional abilities, ensuring steady progress and a better quality of life.

- Written by Dr. Deepa. Chandroth, Associate doctor to Dr. Rajesh Shah, MD (Hom), at Life Force Homeopathy.