AUTISM AND ITS SYMPTOMS

Autism is a serious disorder that hampers the development of a child by reducing the ability to communicate and interact. It is a range of several disorders that are closely related to each other. Autism generally appears in the early childhood period, which causes obstacles in the development. The signs and symptoms of Autism may vary from case to case. However, every child suffering from Autism go through some common degree.

• ·      Communication verbally and non-verbally
• ·      Relating to others
• ·      Thinking flexibly and behaving normally

Signs and Symptoms of Autism in the Babies:

It is very difficult to diagnose Autism in a child before 24 months as the symptoms often surface between 12 to 18 months. The symptoms of Autism is basically the absence of the normal behaviors, but that does not mean to be the presence of the abnormal ones. Therefore, it is hard to identify Autism and often the children are considered as an obedient one.

1.  The child does not make an eye contact or smile when being smiled at.

2.  He does not respond to his name.

3.  Does not follow objects or gestures visually.

4.  Does not respond to gestures to communicate.

5.  The child often remains silent.

6.  Does not respond to cuddling.

7.  The child remains least interested to play with others or share any kind of interest and enjoyment.

Children with Autism often remain restricted, inflexible and obsessive regarding their behaviors, activities and even with their expressions. Some common repetitive behaviors that they make are: Hand flapping, tapping ears, rocking back and forth, scratching, spinning in a circle, lining up toys, fingers flicking, spinning objects, head banging, wheel spinning, staring at lights, watching moving objects, moving fingers in front of the eyes, flicking light switches on and off, snapping fingers, repeating words or noises.

Things To Remember While Dealing With A Child With Autism

       

The Eight World Autism Awareness Day is on 2nd April, 2016. Society For Welfare Of Children is dealing with sepacil child and working in the field of multi-disability for last 16 years. Daily we face huge number of children with autism at our cente at Saltlake, Kolkata. Our therapists take utmost care to handle them. 

On this special day of those special children, we are providing you few tips to deal with your child bearing the same problem. 

•            First and foremost he or she is a child. Autism is part of his or her behaviour.  But autism doesn’t define the child.
•        It’s not always that he or she doesn’t listen to you, but doesn’t understand your instructions. Don’t judge by the behaviour because it is not always under control.
•        When interacting with a child having autism one must remember that the child interprets language literally. Inner meaning is vague to the child.  ‘It’s pouring cats and dogs’ literally means pets coming out of carafe to that kid.
•       To understand a child with autism well, one must have to be a good listener. Like all special children, he or she cannot explain feelings in words. It is important to be a good listener to be a good companion.
•       A child with autism is visually oriented. Instead of telling in words, show pictures to say something to the special child with autism.
•       Ambiance is important. Children with autism are misunderstood often as socially isolated. But the truth is that they require comfort zone to open up themselves. A comfortable ambiance is very important for a child with autism.
•        Senses that are apparently harmless may appear painful for a child having autism. An environment that seems normal to all may seem to be horrifying to him or her. The child may overreact. It is just an attempt to defend.
•       Love unconditionally.  Love can heal all the pain. Our special children need more of it. Love them. Show more care. Affection helps a child with autism to calm down and reciprocate.