The child is withdrawn and does not like to talk, is it autism? What to do if you suspect your child has autism

Is the child autistic? The child does not like to talk, is it autism?

Some children are not deaf but deaf; Not blind, but blind; Not dumb, but silent;

At present, there are 10 million autistic patients in the mainland, including more than 2 million children! According to statistics, 1 in 113 children is autistic.

For the healthy growth of children, early prevention, early diagnosis and early treatment of autism are the key. The following autism common sense, parents should know and master! #自闭症 #

Autism in children

Autism, also known as autism, its professional name is autism spectrum disorder, the incidence of mainland children aged 6-12 years is 0.7%, and the disease is generally more boys than girls.

This is a highly disabling disorder of brain development, the core symptoms of which are persistent deficits in social interaction and interaction, as well as repetitive and stereotyped behaviors.

Children with autism, known as "star children," usually occur before the age of 3, some gradually develop symptoms a few months after birth, and some children are the same as ordinary children before the age of 3, but symptoms are obvious after the age of 3.

Symptoms of autism include:

1. Social communication difficulties: patients may not be sociable, do not understand nonverbal communication methods (eg, eye contact, facial expressions, etc.), and have difficulty understanding the feelings and intentions of others.
2. Language and communication difficulties: patients may have problems with delayed language development, limited language communication, and repetitive language.
3. Stereotyped and repetitive behaviors: Patients may exhibit stereotypes and repetitions of behaviors, interests, and activities, such as fanatical pursuit of certain items, adherence to certain behavioral habits, etc.
4. Hyperesthesia or hyperesthesia: Patients may be allergic or hypersensitive to sensory stimuli, such as light, sound, touch, etc.

At present, the cause of autism is unknown. Studies have shown that genetic factors may play an important role in its pathogenesis. Other possible factors include abnormal brain development, environmental factors, etc.

For whether the child has autism, remind parents not to label their children as "autistic" at will. Parents can first assess whether their child has autism through the [Autism Self-Test Form]!

—Assessment Instructions——

(1) This assessment is suitable for ages 3-21

(2) It is mainly evaluated for children's personality isolation, social disorders, and stereotypical behavior

(3) In order to evaluate the results objectively and accurately, please fill in according to the actual situation of the child

What should I do if I suspect that my child has autism?

First of all, what should parents do if the child has a series of typical autistic characteristics, such as behavioral stereotypes, language disorders, social disorders, etc.?

Quite simply, we divide the process into "three steps".

Step 1: Take your child to a hospital or professional institution for evaluation

Take your child to a professional hospital (institution) for autism assessment at the first time. Remember, be sure to go to a hospital (institution) that can do autism assessments.

Why is it recommended to go to a specialized hospital (institution)? First, they can determine if the child's autistic tendencies are autistic symptoms to avoid confusion with normal children or other problems; Secondly, they can also give parents some relatively professional advice to avoid delaying the optimal intervention period for autism.

Step 2: Go to a hospital (institution) specializing in autism for intervention

Can autism intervention be done at home? It is perfectly possible to do it at home, but there are several issues to be aware of when intervening at home:

1. The intervention period is long, and one parent must take care of the autistic child on a daily basis.
2. Whether there is enough autism intervention expertise, many autistic families share their experiences in life, and one of the key factors is that they have enough autism-related knowledge and communicate with professionals every day to prevent the knowledge from expiring.
3. Mood swings to overcome. Caring for a child with autism requires not only time and energy, but also suppressing one's emotions. For example, we can't lose our temper with our children casually, nor can we use a heavy tone like we accuse normal children.

In general, it is recommended that parents who cannot meet the above requirements choose a professional intervention hospital (institution) for their child. The reason why it is recommended to choose a professional hospital (institution) instead of home correction is because in addition to being able to better meet the above three requirements, professional hospitals (institutions) also have a characteristic. This is systematic in the intervention.

Step 3: Care and encourage your child

Although children with autism have many negative manifestations, parents should still pay attention to and encourage their children.

This attention and encouragement can be behavioral, such as taking the child out to play and buying him what he wants; It can also be verbal, for example, parents can praise their children for being great, there is progress in today's training, and so on.

In addition, in the process of taking the child out, pay attention to teaching the child to speak, provide the number of times the child touches different objects, etc.

When a child shows autistic tendencies, parents can follow these three steps to help their child.

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