explaining autism, behaviour and aggression through Kondekars Block hypothesis
Dr Kondekar’s Block Hypothesis: A Neurobehavioral Framework Linking Frustration, Hyperactivity, Aggression, Repetitive Behaviors and Gut Dysfunction in Autism and ADHD Dr Santosh Kondekar www.neuropediatrician.com ABSTRACT Human behavior changes significantly when normal flow is obstructed. Obstruction or “block” at physical, cognitive, emotional, sensory, social, or physiological levels may produce frustration, agitation, irritability, aggression, repetitive behavior, and dysregulation. Dr Kondekar’s “Block Hypothesis” proposes that many behavioral manifestations seen in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), hyperactivity syndromes, and chronic constipation may represent responses to various forms of developmental, sensory, cognitive, social, or physiological blockage. The hypothesis attempts to integrate observations from developmental pediatrics, behavioral neurology, sensory integration, gut-brain interaction, emotional regul...