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According to UNAM, In Mexico, autism spectrum disorders affect one in 115 children.
According to Statista, The global market size for autism spectrum disorder therapeutics is projected to reach US$4.6 billion by 2026.
People with autism feel pain more intensely than others, upending the old idea that they had significantly reduced pain awareness, according to a new study.
Notably, the idea that people with autism are less sensitive to pain has begun to be challenged in the last decade. According to a 2013 study, the latest research suggested that “the idea that individuals with autism spectrum disorder are insensitive to pain must be questioned.”
Now, Israeli researchers have conducted the most comprehensive study to date to gauge the pain responses of people with autism. They have not only challenged the belief that people with autism are insensitive to pain, they have concluded the opposite.
“The results of our study indicate that, in most cases, the sensitivity to pain of people with autism is greater than that of the majority of the population,” says Dr. Tami Bar-Shalita, from the School of Medicine from Tel Aviv University, one of the authors of the research, published in the journal Pain last August, but which the university has now made public.
How was the study carried out?
The study involved 52 adults with high-functioning autism and normal intelligence, making it the largest sample in the world reported for studies of pain among people with autism.
Controlled pain, such as heat, was given to participants with autism, as well as a control sample, and people rated their pain on a scale of 0 to 100. The experiment was carried out with volunteers and was approved by ethical committees. The results “show beyond doubt that people with autism hurt more,” the researchers concluded.
What are the treatments for Autism?
According to the Mayo Clinic, There is no cure for autism spectrum disorder, and there is no one-size-fits-all treatment. The goal of treatment is to maximize your child’s ability to function by reducing autism spectrum disorder symptoms and supporting development and learning. Early intervention during the preschool years can help your child learn fundamental behavioral, communication, functional, and social skills.
The variety of treatments and interventions for autism spectrum disorder, at home and at school, can be overwhelming, and your child’s needs may change over time. Your health care provider can recommend options and help you identify resources in your area.
Alumni treatment options are:
- Behavioral and communication therapies.
- educational therapies.
- family therapies.
- Other therapies.
- Medicines.
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