Autism is a neurological developmental and behavioral disorder impacting communication and social interaction skills. Many show very restricted interest bordering on obsession and repetitive behavior known as stereotype behavior. The most visible signs of Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) tend to appear between the ages of 2 to 3 years though in some cases, it can be diagnosed as early as 18 months. However, the timing and severity of autism’s first symptoms vary widely.
The symptoms range from mild to severe and have now been grouped under “Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)” by DSM-5. The word “spectrum” has been added to denote the wide gamut of symptoms it encompasses.
The signs and symptoms of autism vary from individual to individual and may differ in their intensity and occurrence. However, some red flags which if present may support the suspension that the child is autistic. A typical Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) child appears to be shy and introverted in nature.
Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD/ADHD) is a common childhood behavioral disorder affecting the child’s ability to focus, organize and complete a task. They often act impulsively without thinking and are easily distracted. Though this type of behavior is common among children what differentiate ADHD from normal children by the persistence of symptoms and affects the child’s academic and social life. The primary symptoms of ADHD are inattention (lack of focus), hyper activeness (restlessness) and impulsiveness. The degree of symptoms varies from child to child but depending on the dominating indications ADHD is classified as Predominately Inattentive, Predominately hyperactive, or Combined.
Immunotherapy has been garnering a lot of attraction in recent years as its effects have been truly remarkable. By boosting the immunity and reducing the inflammatory response in an autistic child it restores balance to the immune system thereby reducing autistic signs and symptoms.
Autism is a neurological developmental and behavioural disorder impacting the communication and social interaction skills. Many show very restricted interest bordering on obsession and repetitive behaviour known as stereotype behaviour.
Attention deficient hyperactive disorder (ADHD),-one of the most common co morbid condition seen in children associated with ASD. In fact they are so closely linked that many a time autistic children have been misdiagnoses with ADHD and vice-versa.
Children are god’s gift to mankind and bring happiness to us with their mischief and naughtiness. But in few children their mischief, obstinate and impetuous behaviour may cross the border of acceptable norms and may be a cause of concern as they may be suffering from a behavioural disorder.
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