Treatment Options for Autism: What You Need To Know

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Treatment Options for Autism
What You Need To Know

• Receiving an Autism diagnosis is a life-changing
  moment, both for your child and you, the parents.
  A lifelong condition, Autism affects your childs
  social and behavioral skills making it
  difficult for them to cope with conversations,
  unfamiliar settings, or routine changes.
• Treatment for autism includes a range of
  therapies, exercises, lifestyle adjustments.
• At Plexus Neuro Centre, our Autism rehabilitation
  program is a holistic, timely, and tailored
  approach to manage your childs autism symptoms
  and lead to significant improvements in their way
  of life.
• Read on to know more about the treatment options
  for autism.

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Understanding Autism

• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) refers to a range
  of neurodevelopmental conditions that impact the
  childs behavior, social skills, and
  communication skills. Children with Autism tend
  to display awkward social behavior, have trouble
  communicating, or experience sensory meltdowns,
  as their brain cannot process inputs the same way
  neurotypical children can.
• While early detection can be difficult, ASD
  typically starts manifesting in children between
  the ages of 2 and 4 years. In many cases, the
  first signs can be seen in children as young as 6
  to 18 months. There are symptoms related to
  communication, social skills, and behavior that
  become even stronger as the child reaches 2 years
  of age.
• Timely treatment for autism can help your child
  lead an independent and purposeful life.

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Treatment Options for Autism

• Autism manifests differently in different
  children. No two children with autism behave in
  the same way. Some of the therapies that your
  doctor may recommend includes
• Speech Therapy for autism can help your child
  develop their speaking abilities through suitable
  exercises
• Occupational Therapy for autism focuses on
  teaching your child to perform daily activities
  like getting dressed, feeding themselves, playing
  with toys, and others. It can help them achieve
  an independent lifestyle as they grow up.
• Social skills therapy for autism helps your child
  mix better with their family members, teachers,
  classmates, and other people they encounter.
  Storytelling, supervised role-play, board games,
  and fun conversation challenges can help them
  adjust to playing in a group and expressing what
  they want or what they think.

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Treatment Options for Autism

• Additionally, having a list of social rules
  written down somewhere for them to see can also
  help. This serves to remind them about what they
  can and cannot do when in a social setting.
• Floortime This type of treatment involves
  various fun floor activities and games. The
  therapists guide and supervise the children while
  they perform these activities that can help
  improve their emotional awareness and communicate
  their feelings. This in turn enables intellectual
  and emotional growth.
• Visual-based education To help children with
  Autism grasp concepts better, many therapists use
  picture cards with information broken down into
  small steps with appropriate illustrations. This
  can help them to understand concepts like how to
  dress or pack their bags for school.

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Treatment Options for Autism

• Another type of visual-based therapy is the
  Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS),
  which helps children communicate through special
  symbols.
• Medical care Autism has no physical symptoms,
  but certain behaviors can be physically harmful.
  For instance, some children with Autism tend to
  bite their nails or bang their heads against the
  wall. In such cases, the doctor may prescribe
  treatment to curb such tendencies or minimize the
  physical harm caused by them.

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Treatment Options for Autism

• Dietary changes Some parents may observe that
  certain foods trigger more aggressive behavior in
  their children than others and may therefore want
  to remove those foods from the childs diet.
  However, it is crucial to consult a doctor before
  making any such dietary modifications.
• Sensory diet Many therapists and doctors
  recommend a sensory diet for children with Autism
  to compensate for the sensory overloads they
  often experience, such as exposure to bright
  lights or loud colors. A sensory diet typically
  involves exposing them to varied textures and
  products to handle, taste, smell, and see. It
  helps them to improve their concentration on
  schoolwork and other activities.

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Treatment Options for Autism

• Parenting a child with Autism can be challenging.
  However, its important to remember that love and
  patience can help your child make the most of
  therapy. Keep educating yourself about Autism and
  work with your doctor to make tweaks to the
  therapy program based on their improvements. With
  the best Autism treatment and a supportive home
  environment, your child can live a happy and
  fulfilling life just like their peers.
• The best Autism treatment under the guidance of
  Dr Naeem Sadiq, Indias no. 1 Autism specialist,
  involves a tailored plan to help your child
  learn and develop in a manner most suited to
  them.
• References https//www.webmd.com/brain/autism/und
  erstanding-autism-treatment