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Hagit Friedman

Simaney-Derech Institute & Haifa University, Israel

Title: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) – from molecular mechanism to novel therapeutic approach

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is the joint name for neurodevelopmental impairments characterized by abnormal social interaction, communication difficulties, limited range of activities and areas of interest, and typical motor impairments. Being considered as sharing a similar mechanistic basis, previous ASD subcategories were unified under DSM5 (2013), and the classification today is based on severity of symptoms and level of disability.There is a remarkable increase in the prevalence of ASD over the past 30 years. Studies indicate that genetic, neurological, and environmental factors are involved in the emergence of ASD, and recent works describe the neuro-molecular mechanism implicated in the basis of ASD.

3LT has now developed into a therapeutic procedure that is used for three main goals: to reduce inflammation, edema, and chronic orthopedic disorders; to promote healing of wounds, deeper tissues, and nerves; and to treat neurological injuries and pain. 3LT may treat neurological injuries by lowering levels of inflammation proteins, and by stimulation of mitochondrion to increase the production of adenosine triphosphate and neural growth factors. One of the outcomes of this approach is the enhancement of Oxytocin neurohormone synthesis and receptor efficacy. In the presentation we discuss the affinity between Oxytocin and Autism mechanism, intranasal application of synthetic Oxytocin and 3lt Auricular approach.

Biography

Hagit Friedman is a specialist in brain development, and in neural development of infants and children. Her research projects focus on early diagnosis, intervention, and rehabilitation in neural complex conditions. She develops tool for early assessment of developmental impairments and tools for early intervention in neural injuries.Hagit Friedman has completed her PHD from the Technion, Israel. She is the head of Simaney-Derech Institute, Israel. She has trailblazing publications that have been cited many times. She has been serving as an editorial board member of several academic meetings and scientific journals.