If the child's intervention is not systematic enough, the progress is not obvious enough, and many autistic core functions are not improved, it means that the parent may have made several mistakes.
First, most parents will give their children 5-7 different interventions at the same time.
Second, in addition to the mainstream autism intervention institutions, children are also sent to other unrelated institutions every day, such as brain training, intellectual development, eloquence classes, etc.
Thirdly, parents have a variety of information access channels, and their perceptions of autism are very different, and parents will find it difficult to distinguish between true and false information when communicating with each other.
Fourth, some parents have been thinking of luck and always want to find an institution that can solve the problem in a few months, so they are running around and frequently changing speech correction institutions.
Fifth, more parents don't know how to cooperate with teachers to do a good job of family auxiliary intervention and help.
As a recognized problem worldwide, there is no "cure" for autism intervention, and it is best for parents not to choose some new methods that have not been proven, because we do not have the time or energy to verify which methods work and which do not. Don't be greedy for multiple intervention methods at the same time, everyone must focus on the core issues such as behavioral abnormalities and social barriers, and use 2-3 methods at the same time.
The wrong approach to autism intervention can bring about a range of hazards that can not only affect a child's progress, but also have long-term effects on their physical and mental health.
Aggravating symptoms: The wrong approach may worsen the symptoms of autism, for example, if a child is forced to do activities that he is not comfortable with, he may feel more anxious and distressed.
Affects self-esteem: Wrong interventions can cause children to have a negative view of themselves, which can affect their self-esteem and self-confidence. This may further exacerbate their social difficulties and behavioural problems.
Trigger resistance: If a child feels that their needs and wishes are being ignored or violated, they may become defiant, which can lead to more conflict and problems.
Hindering progress: Wrong intervention methods can hinder a child's progress and prevent them from reaching their potential. This can lead to them experiencing greater difficulties in their studies, socialization, and other lives.
Increased stress: Wrong interventions can cause additional stress for children and their families, as they may need to spend more time and energy coping with these issues.
The fastest period of brain development for autistic babies is early childhood, because the plasticity is the strongest and the opportunity for intervention is the greatest, parents must be confident and choose evidence-based intervention methods for their children. It is not only helpful for children, but also conducive to reducing the cost of intervention in the later stage, reducing family pressure, and providing continuous long-term intervention for autistic children in the long run.
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