One in 166 children is diagnosed with some form of autism making this condition one the most common forms of brain development disorder among children. Autistic children are liable to suffer auto immune problems and weak immune systems. While autism is defined by Western medicine as a medical condition wherein a child exhibits the following impairments: repetitive behavior; limited interest; and poor communication, social, and speech skills, TCM or traditional Chinese medicine, on the other hand, views autism as a health problem of middle burner stagnation, weakness, and five delays.
1. Middle burner stagnation (ganji)
This also means organ system disorders affecting the organs found above the umbilicus and below the lung and heart, including the diaphragm and the spleen which signifies
a. Food stagnation
b. Malnutrition
2. Weakness (wuruan)
This also represents five forms of flaccidity that signifies the softness and weakness of the
a. Muscles
b. Upper extremities
c. Lower extremities
d. Mouth
e. Neck
3. Five delays (wuchi)
Also represents five types of retardation that signifies the delay of
a. Speaking
b. Walking
c. Standing
d. Teeth eruption
e. Hair growth
Autism Symptoms include:
Vomiting
Schizoid personality behavior
Abundant phlegm
Peptic ulcer
Nausea
Dizziness
Distension of the chest
Chronic hepatitis
Chronic gastritis
Rapid-wiry pulse
Slippery-rapid pulse
Greasy-yellow tongue fur
Red tongue
Slight thirst
Shyness
Loss of consciousness
Bitter taste
Anxiety
Chronic bronchitis
Etc.
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