Care4autism

   Meet Sanjith, a young boy with autism who has an asoociated medical condition. To meet his unique challenges,  Sanjith's parents, Prashanthi and Sudhakar Vankamamidi, recognize the importance of increased research and understanding within the medical community.  They feel healthcare professionals must move beyond perceiving these challenges solely as behavioural concerns.  What are the related medical conditions that your child has? PANS( paediatric acute-onset neuropsychiatric syndrome) /PANDAS( paediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorder associated with streptococcal infections along with ASD. Sharing a link to a guide on PANS. How do these medical conditions impact your child’s overall health and well-being? Sanjith, suddenly develops severe anxiety and OCDs. Just a minute back, he would be perfectly fine. In a matter of seconds, he could take on an entirely different persona. He sleeps for less than 3 hrs a day. His eyes close for a split second du...

  “Things that have happened over the last few days have made me think seriously, especially those with serious medical issues. Everything is brushed under sensory and behaviour. Some simply deny the treatment because they don't want to take the risk.” It is this post by a parent that prompted me to take a closer look at the comorbid medical conditions associated with ASD. There is a lot of despair and helplessness when it comes to handling these conditions, for many reasons. As part of this series, we attempt to understand these co-morbid conditions, biomedical interventions and the difficulties parents face in accessing health care. These posts are not intended to be medical advice or treatment recommendations. Starting this series with an interview with Dr.Shilpa Rao. Dr. Rao is a practicing pediatrician with over 25 years of experience. The combination of experience as a therapist and as a clinical diagnosis specialist makes her an excellent autism spe...