Autism spectrum disorder: Treated with homeopathic constitution medicine: A case series study

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by persistent impairment in reciprocal social interaction and communication and restricted, repetitive patterns of behavior, interests, and activities. Thus, this pervasive developmental disorder poses a threat of lifelong disability. Two cases of ASD treated with Nux Vomica 1 M and Sulphur 1M at Sarada Krishna Homoeopathic Medical College are presented to show the significance of homeopathic constitutional medicine in ASD treatment. At the initial visit as well as the subsequent follow-up appointments, the Indian Scale for Autism Assessment (ISAA) was utilized to determine the degree of autism. The patients showed remarkable improvement over the course of the treatment. The ISAA score in the first case, which was 143 at the start of the treatment, decreased to 69 after receiving medication for 11 months (ISAA score 143: moderate autism). In the second case, the patient’s initial ISAA score of 73 (ISAA score 73: mild autism) dropped to a corresponding 44 after 10 months of treatment. These experiences have brought to light the significance of matching remedies to patients’ unique symptoms and demonstrated the value of homeopathic therapy in the treatment of ASD.