Autism is identified as a deficiency in children’s nervous system development, social behaviour and lack of communication. This type of problem is seen in one or two children out of a thousand. This problem is more common in boys than girls.
Children with autism have problems with social and emotional skills.
1. Lack of communication and language in children
Unable to socialise, these children do not understand other people’s feelings, reluctant to see eye to eye, difficulty in speaking, repeating words, and memorising lines.
They do not express their feelings, not being able to recognise different facial expressions or differences in voice (screaming, happy expression…)
2. Difference in behavior and feelings
Difficulty speaking, too much attachment towards certain things, just crying and laughing, not social, anger, stubbornness, screaming for no reason, being unable to handle their own tasks
Autism is most often a lifelong condition that has no cure. However, your child’s symptoms may get milder as they get older.
How is autism treated?
Autism treatment includes behavioural interventions or therapies. These teach new skills to address the core deficits of autism and reduce the core symptoms. Every child with autism is unique. For this reason, your child will receive an individualised treatment plan to meet their specific needs. It’s best to begin interventions as soon as possible so that the benefits of therapy can continue throughout your child’s life.