Summary:
Nithyanandan from Kumaran Nagar in Trichy, who was at the GH for combined therapy for his eight-year-old son, said that he had been taking his son with autism for combined therapy for about a year and there was marked improvement. “My son started making eye contact and his hyperactivity and repetitive behaviour have reduced after bringing him for combined therapy. Massages and mud therapy especially have helped,” the parent said. According to AYUSH officials, the effectiveness of the integrated therapy is the main reason for an increased demand and acceptance among the people. “Ayurveda is provided last because it needs a lot of patience which needs to be taught to children with ASD,” siddha medical officer Dr Vathsala said..