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DNHE IGNOU

PROJECT PROPOSAL
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BY
RUBY GUPTA
. NAME - RUBY GUPTA

• ENROLMENT NO . – 190212058

• COURSE TITLE – DIPLOMA IN NUTRITION &

HEALTH EDUCATION

• SUBJECT CODE – DNHE 4

• STUDY CENTRE – GARGI COLLEGE

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• RC CODE – 07, DELHI 1

• TITLE OF PROJECT – To study the effect of

nutrition in autistic children

• PLACE WHERE PROJECT IS TO BE – IPH , ITO

• MOBILE NO – 9205115358

• GMAIL – 1204.rubygupta@gmail.com
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INTRODUCTION
1. AUTISM / ASD (AUTISM SPECTRUM
DISORDER) - It is a problem that affects the
child's CNS and growth and development .
2.It often shows up during a child's first 3 years
of life .
3. Researchers suggests that food plays a crucial
role in the development of autism & in the
escalation of ASD symptom .
4.Food related issues such as selective eating &
nutritional deficiencies are often
manifestation of ASD .

ISSUES RELATED TO ASD

1. Social triggers
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2. Communication problems
3. lack of interest
4. seizures
5. food allergies and sensitivities
6. fatigue , hunger, thrust
7. lack of emotions
8. coordination problem

CURRENT SCENARIO OF AUTISM IN INDIA

Many people have asked some questions like

 What is autism in India ' like ' ?

 Does it look same as autism in other
places ?
 What kinds of services are available ?
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 What do families do ?
 Is the prevalence the same ?

While the disorder is not rare , a multitude of

people with autism in India have not been
diagnosed and more critically do not receive
the services they need .
This problem occur in many countries but is
especially true in India where there us a
tremendous :-
 lack of awareness
 misunderstanding about autism among
medical professionals

Obtaining an accurate diagnosis is one of the

major difficulties faced by parents of children .

NUTRITION AND AUTISM

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Individuals with autism have food aversion and

sensitivities. Many also have behavioral issues
that makes mealtime more challenging.
Children with ASD are five more times more
likely to have mealtime challenges such as
tantrums, extreme food selectivity and
ritualistic eating behavior.
Chronic eating problems also increases a child’s
risk for social difficulties and poor academic
achievements.
This may also increase risk of diet related
diseases such as obesity and cardiovascular
disorder in childhood and adolescence .
This highlights the importance of assessing diet
as a part of routine healthcare for all individuals
with ASD
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NEED FOR STUDY

Food play a role in each of their distinct

areas :-

a. The development of autism

b. the manifestation of symptoms

c. Treatment of condition
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OBJECTIVES

1. By making strategic dietary decision that

target specific micro nutrients, it may be
possible to reduce autism risk.

2. To study animal models , to show that

taking supplements of certain micro
nutrients can effectively reduce autism risk.
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3. To study the behaviour of autistic children

who are significantly more likely to be
selective picky eaters.

4. To show the increase incidence of

selective eating among autistic children is
there heightened sense sensitivity (tactile
defensiveness).

NUTRITION MANAGEMENT

According to the autism network , nearly one

in 5 children with autism are on a special
diet . There is no specific ASD diet , but
removing certain proteins may relieve
symptoms . The gluten- free , casein free
( GFCF) diet has the most research and is one
of the mist common dietary interventions .
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METHODOLOGY

1. STUDY LOCALE :- IPH

2. SAMPLE SIZE :- 10

3. TOOLS & TECHNIQUE :-

oRoutine development exams
oLanguage milestones
oScreening test
oComplete physical examination
oNeurologic examination
oAutism diagnostic interview
oAutism diagnostic observation
schedule
oChildhood autism rating scale
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QUESTIONNAIRE

1.Is the child has limited food selection /

strong food dislikes ?
2.Has he/ she take enough food ?
3.Child has problem of constipation ?
4.Is there any medication interaction ?
5.What is your child current diet ?
6.Is there any eating barrier like colour
texture with child ?
7.What is his favourite food ?
8.What you do if your child doesn’t eat ?
9.How much water he/ she daily consume ?
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10. Do you feel frustrated while feed your

child ?
11. Is your child has social interaction
difficulties ?
12. poor eye contact or staring from
unusual angle ?
13. ignore when called ?
14. excessive fear of noise or cover ears
frequently ?
15. in his / her own world ( aloof ) ?
16. lack of curosity about the enironment ?
17. Show facial expressions according to
situation ?
18. Inapproriate crying or laughing ?
19. Temper tantrum / overacting when not
getting his / her way ?
20. ignores pain when there is some injury
or hit during play ?
21. Doesn't, t liked to be touched ?
22. Hate crowds or public places ?
23. Abnormal joy expression when seeing
parents ?
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24. Lack of ability to imitate ?

25. Speech and language delay?
26. Produce unusual noises ?
27. Flapping hands ?
28. difficulty in understanding basic things ?
29. Difficulty in expressing needs / desire ?
30. Repetitive language ?
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APPROVAL OF PROJECT COUNSELLOR

I hereby certified that the proposal for the

project entitled ‘To study the effect of
nutrition in autistic children’ by Miss Ruby
Gupta are found to be satisfactory.

signature of project counsellor

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