Autistic Child At Home

Autism is a neurobiological developmental disorder of the autism spectrum that manifests itself as abnormalities in interaction, communication, patterns of behavior, or areas of interest. Autism is often diagnosed at the stage when a child should begin to learn interaction skills. The spectrum of autism is wide, and an autistic child may have near-normal functioning (mild autism) or very challenging (severely disabled autism), in which case he or she needs constant help to cope with basic everyday functions.

Thus, the spectrum of symptoms is diverse, individual, and of varying severity, but all autistic individuals experience difficulties in social communication, social interaction, and social imagination. Autism spectrum disorders include an increased risk of learning disabilities, language disorders, developmental disabilities, and various mental disorders.

Causes of autism

Autism in Finnish medical diagnostics means childhood autism. Autism is included in a broader set of behaviors termed autism spectrum disorder. Despite its name, childhood autism is considered a lifelong condition.

The root cause of autism is unknown. Some have put forward theories that child autism is sometimes associated with parental attitudes and activities, but this is not the case. Most researchers consider genetic predisposition to be a key contributor to the development of autism. According to some theories, it is a dysregulation of the glutaminergic messaging system of neurons in the brain, which causes an autoimmune-type inflammatory state of the brain that destroys brain cells.

How does an autistic child behave?

Children with autism can have significant problems communicating with other people and building social relationships. There are many symptoms associated with autism that can be used to determine if a child is autistic.

We should keep in mind that any child may be autistic regardless of race or culture. However, the disorder is up to three times more common in boys than girls.

1. The child never looks directly into the eyes.
2. In infancy, the onset of joking is delayed and the child has difficulties in relation to his environment and in the expression of sign language.
3. When a child interacts for the first time, it is noteworthy that he or she does not follow his or her mother’s attempts to communicate and make contact but usually entertains herself with some object.
4. At the start of preschool, the child may not be communicating with other children or trying to talk to anyone. The child may have difficulty identifying themselves or others. He is unable to make social connections or interact in any way.
5. Sometimes a child may behave aggressively towards others or even themselves.
6. The child may repeat small activities such as spinning around or doing a series of rhythmic movements over and over again with their body.
7. The child is able to imitate or play advertisements that he sees on television or he may have special rituals before going to bed.
8. According to experts, one-third of autistic children often suffer from epileptic seizures during adolescence, suggesting that the cause of the disorder is neurological.

What to do if you suspect your child is autistic?

If you suspect that your child is autistic, you should contact your pediatrician immediately and request further investigation. The sooner your child is diagnosed, the sooner you will be able to help him.

The diagnosis is based, among other things, on finding out how the child communicates with other people and on examining his or her behavior in different situations and different activities.

It is true that not all autistic children can attend regular school with other children of the same age, as this depends on the extent of the disorder. However, many children with autism can also learn and develop with other children.

Treatment of childhood autism

Early intervention and appropriate treatment will improve the prognosis of a child diagnosed with autism to live a full life. Today, there are many programs for the treatment of children with autism that, through education and behavioral guidance, increase a child’s ability to respond and act.

• Behavioral therapy: Behavioral education takes place through behavioral psychology. The child is encouraged to act as desired and unwanted use is limited. Both parents and child teachers need to be trained to successfully implement this type of therapy.
• Special Training Program: The goal is to encourage linguistic communication and interaction with other people. The school should have the right kind of teaching materials and trained staff to support the development of the child’s language skills and encourage him or her to communicate with others.

• Pharmacotherapy: If the child does not respond to therapeutic treatment, the doctor may prescribe additional medical treatment if necessary.

Despite the fact that there is no cure for autism, the proper functioning of most children can be improved with the right kind of treatment. Today, there are many children who develop skills and are able to perform many activities.

The support and care provided by one’s own family is paramount to a significant improvement in the quality of life of an autistic child. With the help of the family, the child is better able to adapt to the surrounding society and find its place in it in order to live a full life.