Pediatric autism, also known as childhood autism, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that often begins in early childhood. It affects a child's ability to interact socially, communicate, and behave.
Children with autism are reluctant to communicate with others, and spend more time indulging in their own world, leading many parents to mistakenly believe that their children are just introverted. In fact, autism is mainly manifested as social impairment, communication disorder, narrow interests and rigid behavior, often with severe learning disabilities, difficulty in taking care of oneself, and is very different from introversion.
People with autism are often referred to as "children from the stars". Here's some information about pediatric autism::
Difficulty in social interaction: Children may lack interest in others, have difficulty forming emotional connections with others, and do not know how to share joy or care about others' feelings.
Communication disorders: Children may have delays in language development or a complete lack of language skills. They may reuse certain words or phrases (called "backwards") instead of having a normal conversation.
Stereotyped, repetitive behaviors: Your child may exhibit stereotyped, repetitive patterns of behavior, such as shaking their bodies, twisting their hands, and staring at objects fixedly. They may also be very sensitive to changes in their environment or changes in routine.
Difficulty concentrating: Children may have difficulty concentrating, are easily distracted, and show a high level of concentration on certain things.
The exact cause of pediatric autism is unknown, but studies have shown that genetic factors play an important role in it. Environmental factors, neurodevelopmental problems, and differences in brain structure and function may also be involved.
It is a lifelong neurodevelopmental disorder for which there is currently no ** method. However, early intervention and comprehensive** can help improve a child's quality of life and development potential. Common ** and support methods include:
Behavior**: Changing maladaptive behavior by teaching adaptive behavior skills.
Language and Communication**: Promote the development of language and communication skills through language** and other communication aids, such as image boards.
Medications**: In some cases, your doctor may consider medications to reduce related symptoms, such as anxiety or difficulty concentrating.
Educational support: Provide a child-friendly educational environment and special needs support, such as an Individualized Education Program (IEP).
Family and social support is also crucial to a child's development. Work with doctors, education specialists, and community resources to find the appropriate support network that can help your child receive the best possible support and care.
It is important to understand that every child with pediatric autism is unique and their development and needs are different. Therefore, early diagnosis and a personalized **plan are important to help them maximize their potential.