Autism Symptoms and Treatment - Autism means that it is hard to take in and interpret information. It is believed that the condition is usually congenital or very early acquired. Above all, the autistic child is difficult to gain an understanding of other people and understand how they think. People with autism also have a limited behavioral and unilateral interests.
Autism can in some cases be a part of the difficult multiple disabilities with
mental retardation,
epilepsy, and vision and / or hearing impairment. For some, disability is less severe than for others.
More boys than girls are affected by
autism. There is always a neurological basis for the disability. For most, the condition congenital and hereditary factors likely play a big role.
Did you know that approximately two out of 1,000 newborns have autism. Between six and eight children have an autistic spectrum disorder or Asperger's syndrome. Also Autism is generally apparent before the age of three.
Autism Symptoms
Those who are afflicted with autism have problems with thought functions. They find it hard to take in and interpret information. They have particular difficulty understanding other people's thoughts, feelings and needs. Children also have difficulty getting context and see the big picture. They may also have problems to switch between different activities.
Some infants with autism are most satisfied when they are for themselves. Others have great difficulty sleeping and is very sad and difficult to console. Some do not want any physical contact whatsoever.
In puberty develop some people with autism positively, in particular the language. Others have greater difficulties than before. Some completely lose language ability or interest in using languages they already have.
Other common signs of autism are:
Difficulty with reciprocal contact with other people
Difficult to converse with other
Limitations of imagination in play and behavior
limited interests
Autism Treatment
When autism have special educational and cognitive behavioral targeted treatments proved valuable. Today you understand the background of the difficult behavior disorders which makes it easier to understand and respond to children and adults with autism. To help the child to develop, it is important to have accurate information to all who regularly hits the child. By using expressions other than speech, such as photos,
children with autism learn both to better understand their environment and the people in it and to themselves to make themselves understood.