Autism, don’t be afraid
With proper care, skill building training, children born with ASD can have productive life.
The term Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a developmental anomaly of brain characterised by impaired social interaction, communication and by restricted and repetitive behaviour. However, the disorder can be managed effectively with the help of modern treatment option and research to find out causes. A child with the disorder may have symptoms like behaviour, communication, play, attention and activity, cognition, sensory motor symptoms and gastrointestinal disorders. A multi combination of treatment approaches can help for better improvement. Occupational therapy plays a great role in its management. Occupational therapist uses various treatment approaches including sensory integration, neurodevelopmental, occupational role and functioning, sensory diet (variety of activity and adaptations), behavioural therapy, electrical stimulation, music therapy etc. Apart from these, there are some other approaches which can be applied to deal with autism. It is better to remember that early diagnosis and early management can give better solution for the child with ASD.
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