Autism spectrum disorder affects the neural system. Common symptoms include trouble interacting socially and communicating, repetitive habits and obsessional interests. Early detection and treatment, such as family, behavioural, and educational therapy, can help reduce symptoms and encourage growth and education. Autism affects
- A person's social interactions,
- Day-to-day activities
- Academic or professional achievement.
Individuals with autism spectrum disorders frequently struggle with communication, exhibit repetitive behaviours, and may be sensitive to certain situations.
Symptoms can range in intensity and typically appear in early childhood.
- Minimal enthusiasm for peers.
- Speech imbedded or delayed by age 2.
- Decreased eye contact.
- Absence of mutual gestures such as waving or pointing at things.
- Playing the same game over and over.
- Strong concentration on a small number of interests.
- Behaviors that involve seeking or avoiding senses.
- Resistance to routine modifications, which might cause discomfort or tantrums.
- Actions such as toe walking or flapping of the hands.
- Difficulties having conversations and interacting with others.
- Inability to read the intentions of others when communicating.
- Challenges in establishing and preserving ties or friendships.
- Intense obsession with one or more topics.
- Coexisting depression and anxiety.
- In Australia, a multidisciplinary team approach is required.
- This group of experts commonly includes psychologists, psychiatrists, and paediatricians.
- Evaluation entails evaluating social interactions, communication, and repetitive behaviours.
- Teachers' and caregivers' information is also taken into account.
- Standardized evaluations, screening tools, questionnaires and observations are used in different contexts.
• Although supportive therapies cannot cure ASD, however it can improve the overall quality of life.
• The treatment goals are to enhance everyday functioning, socializing, and language proficiency.
- Aim is to offer assessments to reach at diagnosis
- Refer to other services for support
- Offer support to families
- Medications if required.
