What is autism? Can CBD oil treat behavioural disorders and autism? We will try to answer all of this for you in this article.

For the past couple of years, research has put a lot of attention on finding out the benefits of CBD oil for people with autism. To date, a high volume of research has been done on hemp extracts with CBD and low THC concentrations and its remedies that can alleviate the problems of people with autism (who are mostly children due to the early onset of the disease).

Rumours have been around for the past dozen years stating that the effectiveness of these substance may potentially mitigate behavioural diseases, but only recently, the first official studies made ground-breaking findings that confirmed the efficacy of such treatment – opening many ways for intensive experimental treatment.

Autism: pathology, manifestations, and treatment methods

Autism is a neurological disorder resulting in primary loss of language and communication development, social skills, and behaviour. Autism affects a person’s means of communication, feelings, and perception of the outer world. Autism usually manifests in early childhood, in children from 6 months to 3 years.

• Autism is not a disease
• Autism is not contagious
• There are no medications for autism treatment yet
• This disorder may have a great effect on the quality of life
• It is a lifelong condition
• This disorder can’t be recognized by any physical features

It is a lifelong disorder characterized by negatively affected language and social development. People with autism need consistency, repetition, and predictability.

Characteristics:

• Communication, learning disabilities
• Difficulties in certain social situations
• Sensory problems
• Stereotypical movements
• Empathy expression in a different way
• The constant feeling of stress

The causes of the disease are unknown, however, according to the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke, genetics as well as other environmental factors play a major key in the development of the disease. In fact, there is a high chance that damaged brain and neurotransmission pathways disrupt and alters normal brain development.

Clinical trials and the therapeutic future of cannabis in the treatment of autism

Recent findings show that a high dosage of cannabis extracts may hold great value in its effectiveness in the treatment of autism: these findings suggest that the use of certain cannabinoids in high concentrations could improve a child’s behaviour and communication skills.

The most important study in the field of cannabis therapeutics for patients with autism was conducted in Israel, at the Shaare Zedek Hospital in Jerusalem and 5 other national health centres, involving more than 120 children with autism. Subjects between the ages of 5 and 18 were treated with CBD oil containing a high concentration of CBD and a low concentration of THC. Its efficacy was assessed by using various measures and questionnaires administered to subjects and family members.

The results were encouraging: 61% of patients showed partial improvements, 39% showed moderate improvements in anxiety and communication disorders, and 47% showed significant improvements. These findings confirm that the CBD found in medical hemp can potentially benefit patients with autism, especially in the treatment of their behaviour.

The world is experiencing ground-breaking opportunities by increasing the research in medical fibre hemp and its benefits for human health

In America alone, 4.7 million US dollars were donated for research specializing in the applicability and safety of CBD therapy and its use to mitigate symptoms of autism spectrum disorders.

One particular ongoing study in the US is trying to detect the main correlations between CBD and DSA symptoms in 100 children. The study was conducted by Eric Hollander of Montefiore Medical Centre in collaboration with the US Department of Defence. However, we will have to wait a little longer to see the results. The clinical trial is expected to end in 2021 September, bringing a huge revolution for people with autism.

Research done with CBD oil gives hope to future minds. It is hoped that with the help of CBD, the younger generations will gradually change and revolutionize all aspects of autism for more fulfilling lives for both adults and children.

However, we suggest that you consult your doctor before giving CBD to your children. And if you decide to use it, do it with caution without overdosing, and observe your children in a very serious matter.

Observe the change in your children’s behaviour and overall health.

We wish you a healthy life.

Happy and healthy children will make their parents happy and healthy.