A Case Report: An Approach to Recognize a Role in Ketogenic Diet Response in Autism with Positive CHD8 | Chapter 3 | Recent Developments in Medicine and Medical Research Vol. 9

 Autism is a neurological disorder that affects a person's ability to communicate and socialise. The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder are now untreatable with current medications. Epilepsy is often co-morbid with symptoms of autistic spectrum disorder. Ketogenic diets are very helpful in treating epilepsy in children, and multiple studies have shown that they are also useful in treating Autism and its associated behaviour.

This research examines the impact of a ketogenic diet on a child with autism spectrum condition and their behaviour. Starting at the age of five, the child was put on ketogenic diet formulations, diet protocols were followed, and sociability and reactive behaviour tests were administered. The ketogenic diet helped people with autism spectrum disorder improve their behaviour. Multiple indicators of sociability were enhanced, and repetitive behaviour was reduced in an ASD child who was fed a ketogenic diet. Positive autism gene mutations may play a key role in determining how those children respond to a high-fat diet.

Author(S) Details

Amal AlQassmi
Department of Pediatric Neurology and Epilepsy, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Maha AlOtiabi
King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

Fahad AlRabeeah
Pediatric Endocrinology, King Saud Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

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