Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD)
ASD is a neurodevelopmental disorder. The core symptoms are persistent deficits in social communication; restricted and repetitive behavior and interests. It has a broad range of severity and symptom type. Over 20% of patients have epilepsy. There is still no cure. An effective and safe treatment is urgent needed.
ECS Regulation Influence to ASD
The endocannabinoid system (ECS) is a neuromodulating network within our bodies. It regulates emotional responses, behavioral reactivity and social interaction. The ECS plays an important role in the developing brain, as it maintains the inhibition/excitation ratio, and regulates proliferation (growth) of neural progenitor (which develops the neuronal cells of central nervous system). ASD individuals have increased ratio of excitation/inhibition in key neural systems. Endocannabinoid imbalance is considered a mechanism leading to ASD’s core symptoms.
CBD Improves Life Quality of ASD
Active treatment with CBD-enriched cannabis helped ASD children reduce behavioral problems, increase expressive language, improve cognition, and increase social interaction.
Researches prove that CBD treatments specially improve seizures, hyperactivity, mood, sleep, concentration, restlessness and outbursts. Importantly, CBD helped ASD children enhance ability to independently perform activities of daily living.
CBD-enriched cannabis medication can effectively improve multiple ASD core symptoms, with substantial increase in life quality for both ASD patients and caretakers.