Child Autism is a type of
brain disorder that often brings about a lifetime of impaired thinking and
social functioning – chief human traits. Generally, autism influences a child’s
aptitude to form relationships with others, communicate and react appropriately
to the outside world. Autism becomes apparent in kids typically by the age of
three.
Autism in children also known
as "classical autism" is the most well-known condition among a group
of development disorders often addressed as ‘Autism Spectrum Disorders’.
Some other common types that fall under Autism Spectrum Disorders include:-
- Asperger Syndrome
- Childhood disintegrative disorder
- Rett syndrome
- Pervasive developmental disorder
In keeping with the view of
experts, 3 to 6 children out of 1000 have child autism. Also, males are four
times more prone to this disorder than females, whereas females with autism
have more severe symptoms with greater levels of cognitive impairment.
Behaviors Associated With Child Autism
Typically, child autism is
identified by 3 distinct behaviors:-
- Challenges in social interaction
- Display problems that include verbal and non-verbal communication
- Exhibit obsessive, narrow and repetitive interests.
- Some autistic children can work at a relatively high level, with intact intelligence and speech.
- Others may have language delays and severe cognitive impairments, and in some case they never talk.
Treatment for Child Autism
Till date, there is no cure
for autism (be it child autism or adult autism). However, behavioral
interventions and therapies are designed to bring about considerable
improvement.The ideal plan for treating
child autism coordinates behavioral interventions and therapies that target the
above mentioned common behaviors.Most experts concur that early
the execution of plan, the better and quick are the results.
Written By: Dr. Harman
