HUBUNGAN POLA KUMAN SALURAN CERNA ANAK AUTIS TERHADAP TUMBUH KEMBANG DI KOTA JAMBI
ABSTRACT: Autism is developmental
disorder that appears in children before the age of three and the cause is not
known yet. Characteristics of autism are deficits in communication, social
interaction, behavior and indigestion. Therapy for autism is not only
behavioural therapy but also gluten free-casein free diet. The aim of this
study is to describe the characteristics of the growth and development of
children with autism at the age of 2-6 years and to see the possibility of the
relationship between the pattern of microbe in tractus gastrointestinal and the
growth level in children.
Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study, included 49 children with
autism at the age of 2-6 years and their parents in special schools of Prof.
Dr. Sri Soedewi Masjchun Sofwan, SH and three foundation of children with
special needs in Jambi city.
Result: 89,8% respondents aged 4-6 years; 87,9% dominated by boys; 87,8%
autism is more common in pregnant women aged 21-35 years; 61,2% mothers had
never experienced TORCH infection; 93,9% gave birth at >37-42 weeks
gestation; 85,7% respondents had never experienced signs of severe breathing at
birth; 89,8% had never experienced signs of meningitis or seizures; 33 parents
have known about GFCF diet, but only 28 parents who apply the diet. From 28
parents; 21 replace cow’s milk to soy milk, 12 regular and discipline on the
diet and 20 felts the positive effects of the diets. 49 respondents: 69,4% has
normal nutritional status and 98% has suspect in development disorders. There
are the relationships in statistic between the growth level of autism child
with microbe Proteus mirabilis.
Conclusion: The majority of children with autism at the age of 2-6 years
in Jambi City have normal growth, yet fall into the category of suspect in
developmental disorders. Proteus mirabilis is a microbe which has the
relationships statistically with the growth level of autism children.
Penulis: Irawan Anasta Putra,
Ahmad Syauqy
Kode Jurnal: jpkedokterandd140591
