Autism is defined as a medical condition of a child having some of the following impairments

a) Speech

b) Social and communication skills

c) Limited interest

d) Repetitive behaviour

These impairments are caused by the inability of the body organs to perform their functions, according to TCM. In this article, we will discuss how kidney functions affect autism.

Kidney essence (jing) is vital for fetus to develop properly. If the kidney prenatal essence is weak and deficient, the fetus is underdeveloped, leading to weakened constitution, internal weather and physical and mental retardation.

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