For Parents -
Autism is
a complex neuro-behavioral condition that includes impairments in social
interaction and developmental language and communication skills combined with
rigid, repetitive behaviour. Because of the range of symptoms, this condition
is now called autism
spectrum disorder (ASD). It covers a large spectrum
of symptoms, skills, and levels of impairment. ASD ranges in severity from a
handicap that somewhat limits an otherwise normal life to a devastating
disability that may require institutional care.
Children with autism have trouble
communicating. They have trouble understanding what other people think and
feel. This makes it very hard for them to express themselves either with words
or through gestures, facial expressions, and touch.
A child with ASD who is very sensitive may be greatly troubled sometimes
even pained -- by sounds, touches, smells, or sights that seem normal to others.
You guys are doing fabulous job by grooming your kids who
need extra attention and continuous support from you to become an independent person one day.
Some inputs I would like to reiterate for all of you:
Concentrate on Activities of daily living. We should
involve children in the household activities as it will help them mature in
life. Discipline should be there at home and adherence to Public- Private
Concepts.
Regular guidance from experts and therapists should be taken. Do not
keep on switching medicines from Allopathic to Ayurvedic or Homeopathy. It has
harmful effects on children which aggravates Challenging behaviours, excessive
weight gain, hormonal imbalance, anxiety issues, increased hyperactivity,
psychological effect, epilepsy, and so..on… please be aware of false claims by
many practitioners who claim that they can cur Autism or any other disorder.
Maintain diary on daily basis as it would be helpful for you in the coming year
thereby giving you a chance to analyse and forecast certain changes in you and
your child’s life. This would help to take precautionary measures in advance if
any.
Never talk about Autism and child’s behaviour in front of the child as he
or she is listening and they will have a negative impact of it. Don’t take
always negative in front of your child. Keep on motivating the child thereby
reinforcing good and acceptable behaviours at home and in society. Let them mix
in society thereby experiential learning happens.
Hoping for the best.
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