@article{Rathi_Rathi_Khatana_Sankh_2020, title={A Case Study on Management of Rett Syndrome by Wholistic approach}, volume={11}, url={https://www.ijam.co.in/index.php/ijam/article/view/1403}, DOI={10.47552/ijam.v11i2.1403}, abstractNote={<p>Background: Rett syndrome-RS comes under Autism spectrum disorder-ASD which is a neurodevelopmental syndrome. It is diagnosed by the main differentiating features of lack of interpersonal and communication skills, poor eye contact, delayed speech with pervasive abnormal body movements. Aim and Objectives: This case report is aimed at dissemination of comprehensive role of Ayurveda in management of ASD, Rett syndrome. Material and Methods: RS is the severe form of ASD. This case study of 2.3 year’s girl presented with RS and global delay, being treated with wholistic approach. It comprises Ayurveda <em>chikitsa</em> and other therapies like <em>Yoga</em>, hydrotherapy, occupational, music, physiotherapy and many more. Observation and Result: Patient has shown promising results in all developmental milestones such as gross motor, fine motor and personal social in 6 months duration except language. Different varieties of massage therapy, diet and <em>Basti, Nasya </em>(<em>Panchkarma</em>) procedures, Omkar mantra chanting, passive <em>Yogasana</em> were done. Conclusion: In this case report, mainly Ayurveda interventions were implemented with wholistic approach as an adjuvant, received good result in gross motor development which is very difficult in RS, hence it is a unique case. It also opened the door of wholistic approach with the hope to deliver the good result in similar disorders.</p>}, number={2}, journal={International Journal of Ayurvedic Medicine}, author={Rathi, Renu and Rathi, Bharat and Khatana, Rakesh and Sankh, Suraj}, year={2020}, month={Jul.}, pages={351–357} }