CBD Oil and Autistic Child

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Asked for Male, 3 Years

My 3 yr old son has autism. He is speech delayed and has trouble with behavior and social situations. He has been in speech therapy for a year and a half and is in integrated preschool receiving OT as well. We have seen little improvement. We have heard that CBD oil has had great results for children with autism but wanted to seek the opinion of a medical professional to be sure that this course of action would not be harmful to him. What are your thoughts?

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Dr. Sumegha Sharma Psychiatrist 14 yrs exp Mumbai · Accepted Answer

Dr. Sumegha Sharma

Psychiatrist 14 yrs exp Mumbai

Autusm spectrum disorders cannot be treated but can be effectively managed with medications and auxillary support. There r no authentic scientific reseraches yet to confirm CBD oil effectiveness. Also there are prohibitions on narcotic substances such as CBD etc depending on ur location.

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It is recommended to continue the medicines, speech therapy n OT as of now.

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Focus on fiinding ur child's strengths eg - art / maths / music or sports. Then channelize his energy towards that.

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