1. Fatimah Shaheen | Dr: Kamilia | Riyadh Colleges| L :8
Autism

2. Definition
Risk factor surveillance
Causes of Autism
way of transmission
How Can I Prevent Autism?
Treatment plan
most susceptible to the autism
Drug resistance
Effects of this disease on the economic burden of the country
Global day of autism
Treatment plan
Pharmaceutical product
Natural Products,
Introduction

3. Definition
A range of complex
neurodevelopmental disorders
Disorders are characterized by social
impairments, communication
difficulties, and restricted, repetitive,
and stereotyped patterns of behavior

4. Genetic
Environmental
Risk factor
While the causes of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) remain
unknown, experts believe they have pinpointed factors that may
place people more at risk of developing autism
problems during
pregnancy or
delivery

5. Causes of Autism
There is no known single cause for autism
spectrum disorder, but it is generally
accepted that it is caused by abnormalities
in brain structure or function

6. way of transmission
It is not contagious but can be infected by the following
generations through genes or psychological impact
identical twins next child if you have two children with
autism, the chances that the third
west Asia Europe
More prone 2-6% 35% Affect Not affect

7. How Can I Prevent Autism ?
Have regular check-ups, eat healthy, exercise
and take all recommended vitamins and
supplements when you are pregnant.

8. How Can I Prevent Autism ?
• Do not take drugs during pregnancy unless your doctor
approves
• Do not drink alcohol while you are pregnant

9. How Can I Prevent Autism ?
• If you've been diagnosed with celiac disease, get
treatment.
• Getting immunized against German measles (rubella)
before pregnancy can prevent rubella-associated
autism.

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Education
natural autism some autism

11.  No medications
Drug resistance

12. understudy, and there's no official report
about the economic expenses
Effects of this disease on the economic burden of the country

13. Global day of autism

14.  Specialized therapies. These include
speech, can help a child with autism improve language and social skills
to communicate more effectively
occupational, and physical therapy. can help improve any
deficiencies in coordination and motor skills.
Occupational therapy may also help a child with autism to learn to process
information from the senses (sight, sound, hearing, touch, and smell) in more
manageable ways.
These therapies are important components of managing autism
Treatment plan

15.  Medicines.
Medicines are most commonly used to treat related conditions and
problem behaviors, including depression, anxiety, hyperactivity, and
obsessive-compulsive behaviors.
Health food
Treatment plan

16. Pharmaceutical product
no known Pharmaceutical product for autism,But there is a
medication aide
• Risperidone, (Risperdal), is one of only two drugs approved
for autism. It was developed as an antipsychotic
• approved risperidone for easing irritability in children with
autism,(side effects) including severe weight gain

17. Pharmaceutical product
• Antipsychotics , Antidepression
• Escitalopram, Olanzapine , Fluoxetine :
• Treat hyperactivity disorder
• Methylphenidate (Ritalin and Concerta and Denzana)
• Dquistroomvitamen- amphetamine (Aderool)
• Dquistroomvitamen (Dexedrine)

18. Natural Products,
Herbs : Ginger root , Ginkgo leaf , Calamus root , Lobelia leaf

19. Natural Products,
food recommended :
DIET AND NUTRITION...WHAT WORKS?
• Balance blood sugar
• Increase omega 3 fats
• Increase vitamins and minerals
• Avoid food allergies

20. Questions & answers
• DIET AND NUTRITION...WHAT
WORKS?
• How Can I Prevent Autism ?

21.  http://www.jacenter.org/ar/article/news-center?a=event-world-autism-day-2015
 https://spectrumnews.org/news/news-pharma-company-may-have-downplayed-side-effects-of-
autism-drug/
 http://www.foodforthebrain.org/nutrition-solutions/autism/about-autism.aspx
Resources

22. Fatimah Shaheen
Dr: Kamilia
Riyadh Colleges
L :8