Autism and child care

The mysterious origin and development of the disease - autism, is often confused with serious mental pathologies. Manifestations of this disease begin in early childhood, much less often pathology develops in adults. How to treat autism in children and stabilize the condition is known to experienced psychologists, children's doctors and psychiatrists.

Currently, the true cause of the origin of the disease has not been determined, there are only supposed data and the results of long-term observations of the development of patients. It is believed that the pathology is inherited and the boys are more likely to be affected by the disease. In some cases, autism is a consequence of organic damage to brain structures( trauma, infectious diseases).

What is autism and its symptoms?

The lack of desire to communicate with loved ones or surrounding people, immersion in their world and almost constant silence is called autism. The child is disturbed by contact with the outside world. As a result, the autistic child reacts differently to anything that happens than a healthy child. This change in the health status of patients is classified as a deviation of the mental activity of the brain.

Is autism treated and what needs to be done in such situations? When this condition is detected, regardless of age, patients are registered with a psychologist and a psychiatrist. The first symptoms can be detected even in infancy. Kids do not smile, do not react to parents and are indifferent to toys or other people's communication.

The development of speech in autism is one of the most difficult moments in the development of the personality and development of children. Speech is necessary not only when communicating with the outside world, but also helps to develop brain reactions. Scant speech communication does not allow for full-scale training sessions with the child. The healing, recovery process, as well as the development of children, can drag on for years.

How to cure autism completely, the question remains open. The symptoms of autism in childhood, adolescence and older age are almost identical, with the exception of some specific differences according to age groups:

• certain stereotypes of thinking;
• unwillingness to communicate with others;
• constant ordering of things and objects;
• inability to self-service;
• Avoidance of eye contact;
• negative reaction to tactile contact;
• unpredictable reaction to events;
• absence of spoken language or difficulty with pronunciation;
• has no sense of humor;
• immersing in your inner world;
• various fears or depression;
• the difficulty in building friendly communication;
• vulnerability and sensitivity in extreme manifestation;
• in some cases, unique abilities and talented discoveries and developments in the field of exact sciences( physics, mathematics, programming).

Classification of pathology and possible therapies

There is a definite classification of pathological changes in the state of patients for the treatment of autism in adults and children:

• a violation of psychological and general development;
• Asperger syndrome;
• autism of atypical origin;
• children's autism;
• Rett syndrome;
• hyperactivity combined with mental retardation.

Diagnosis of autism in childhood is based on the behavior of the child and the conclusion of consultations of several specialists of a narrow focus( pediatrician, psychologist, neurologist).

In adults, additional tests may be necessary to exclude or confirm organic changes in the brain, except for a consultative examination. For example, computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging.

There is no specific effective treatment for autism. Medicamentous treatment of autism is symptomatic in patients with complicated conditions. One of the modern ways of treating autism in children is to communicate with animals( dolphin therapy, horseback riding, socializing with your favorite pets).

Preventative actions

Identifying autism at any age is an almost irreversible condition that needs help from outside. Prevention of autism is to help a person adapt to the outside world and the ability to communicate with others.

Application of certain psychological techniques for social communication will help the patient to feel more comfortable with loved ones and establish the necessary contacts with other people. Therefore, one of the main tasks of parents is the timely access to specialists in case of suspicion of behavior "unusual for a healthy child".Consultations and communication corrections will become helpers in the difficult life of autistics and their loved ones.