A Closer Look At Autism And Its Impact

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Autism is not a disease that can be cured with
medication. Instead, it is a condition where the
individual requires support, care, and
understanding of others. So, in this month
dedicated to Autism, lets take some time to
understand it and sensitize ourselves to the
needs of autistic individuals. What Is
Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD is a
blanket term used to describe patients with
various neurodevelopmental problems. The symptoms
of this condition start appearing right from the
early days of a babys life. Sometimes, as early
as 12 months of age. These children have
difficulty in interacting socially and
communicating and may also display repetitive
behaviour. In some cases, the patients are
entirely dependent on their caregivers to perform
day-to-day functions, while others may function
independently. Hence, parents need to identify
the symptoms of Autism in their children and
start early intervention to overcome some of its
challenges.
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What Causes Autism? While the cause for Autism is
still not fully known, many experts believe that
the following reasons can be responsible for the
condition

• Genetics
• Viral infection during pregnancy
• It runs in the family
• Low birth weight of the baby
• Imbalance of metabolism
• Prolonged exposure to environmental toxins

Several other factors are being studied to
understand the exact reason for Autism in
children.
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• What Are The Symptoms Of ASD?
• Most children with ASD start displaying the
  symptoms right from infancy. However, there are
  also cases where the symptoms show up later on in
  their childhood.
• The symptoms of this disorder are divided into 2
  broad categories, and they are as follows
• Communication and Social Interaction Problems
• The child may have difficulty maintaining a
  conversation, expressing their emotions or
  feelings, etc.
• The child will have trouble making eye contact or
  understanding non-verbal communication like
  hugging.
• The child may find it challenging to make friends
  or other relationships with peers or family
  members.
• The child will have delayed speech development.
• The child may prefer to play alone rather than
  with other children.

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• Restricted or Repetitive Pattern or Behaviour
  Problems
• The child may exhibit repetitive movements,
  actions, or speech patterns.
• The child may get agitated if his/her routine is
  changed or broken.
• The child may react negatively to loud noises or
  bright lights, or other specific sensory
  information.
• The child will exhibit unusual behaviour like
  lining up toys or keeping them in a particular
  way.
• Some Other Characteristics That A Child With
  Autism Spectrum Disorder May Exhibit Are
• Flapping hands, rocking the body back and forth,
  or spinning in circles.
• Aggression or tantrums when things dont go their
  way.
• Limited attention span.
• Talking in limited words or not using gestures.
• Getting agitated easily.
• Not responding to their name or mommys voice.

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How Can Autism Be Treated? Although there is no
cure for ASD, several therapies ease the symptoms
and improve quality of life.

• Speech therapy to improve your childs
  communication skills
• Behavioural therapy to improve their social
  skills and manage their aggression
• Physical therapy to improve their motor skills
  and co-ordination
• Meditation therapy to help them relax and stay
  calm
• Occupational therapy to improve their day-to-day
  living by teaching them basics like brushing
  their teeth, toilet training, dressing, etc.

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While these therapies aim to make the Autistic
child more independent, the treatment for the
condition involves high vitamin supplements,
chelation therapy to remove any metals in their
body, melatonin medication to improve sleep
quality, etc. The doctor administers these
treatments after carefully studying the patients
condition and history. As the field of medical
science progresses, the treatment options for
Autism will also hopefully increase. Presently,
researchers are studying the Stem cell banking
benefits to cure Autism. However, it is too early
to see any concrete results.
Lets stay positive and focus on giving the
autistic child all the love, care and support
needed to have a happy life.
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