More and more children have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder that is why more and more researchers find a ways to minimize the symptoms of autism and discover it causes.
What is Autism
Autism is a difficult lifelong neuro-developmental disability that affects the way a person reacts, communicates to people around him. It greatly affects the social interaction, communication and imagination.More and more children have been affected by autism.
Signs
Signs of autism includes delayed language speech, poor eye contact, no response to name, no communication and social skills.
Treatment
When your child diagnose with autism by Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician , a child should undergo early intervnetion program to address the needs of a child. Also, the doctor will advise your child to have physical theraphy, occupational theraphy and speech therapy. Each child with autism is unique so the therapies or intervention that needed is also different for the others. The Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician is the one who assess and evaluate your child and gives recommendation for treatments.
Outcome
The outcome for a child with autism really depends to his abilities to speak, intelligence, educational backhround, family support. A child may live independenly or some may need support in the future. Early identification and early intervention as well as good educational programs will greatly improved the future of the children with autism.