Autism
Autism is a developmental disorder wherein the normal brain development is disrupted very early in life. Autistic spectrum disorder is an umbrella term to encompass all the neurodevelopmental disorders in children. Autism impacts communication, behaviour and social relationships and approximately 67 million people worldwide are estimated to be affected by it. It is the fastest growing global disorder. In this condition, cognition skills are hampered because of altered nerve cells, although the causative factor is unknown. A combination of genetics and the environment have been found to contribute to the development of autism. Symptoms differ from one child to the other. Autistic children have varying degrees of impairment in communication and socialization, and have various behavioural problems in the form of repetitive behaviour, restricted play interests and sometimes very unusual interests.
Autism can be diagnosed in many cases by 3 years of age based on the symptoms the child shows. There is no cure for autism. But early diagnosis and early intervention with therapies does improve the long term outcome in autism. The various therapies recommended are occupational therapy, communication therapy and behavioural therapy. Medications are used to improve some of the symptoms like irritability, hyperactivity and aggressive behaviour when they do not responded to other therapies. The month of April is celebrated worldwide as Autism Awareness month with 2nd April being Autism awareness day.
More About Autism
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ANI, September 12, 2019 at 08:53am
A new study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry has found an association between fine motor skills and autistic child's language development.
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Brain imaging can help detect autism. But know what may cause this condition and how you can prevent it with a few helpful tips.
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ANI, July 31, 2019 at 08:37am
According to a study published in the journal 'Molecular Psychiatry', high levels of prenatal estrogens are predictive of the likelihood of autism in the child.
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ANI, July 30, 2019 at 08:34am
A new study published in the journal 'Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences' has unveiled a machine-learning algorithm that can spot abnormalities in pupil dilation that are predictive of autism spectrum disorder.
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Know about alternate treatment options for autism.
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Posted By
ANI, July 10, 2019 at 08:29am
A new study published in the journal Computers in Biology and Medicine, has developed a technique to detect autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in children quickly and more accurately.
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Posted By
ANI, June 21, 2019 at 09:55am
According to a study published in Scientific Reports, a Nature journal, there is a link between the food pregnant women consume and the effects on a fetus' developing brain.
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If the symptoms are not addressed in an early age properly, autistic spectrum disorder may lead to certain complications. Here we tell you about them.
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An eating disorder named anorexia could be the hidden manifestation of autism in girls, suggests a new study. Read on to know including and excluding some foods can help you ease the symptoms of this neurodevelopmental condition in your child.
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As Google Doodle pays tribute to haematologist Lucy Wills for the identification of folic acid, we tell you how this vitamin B ensures a healthy pregnancy.
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Recent research shows that virtual reality technology can improve the quality of blood vessel surgery. While this technology isn't yet widely used in India, the rest of the world is resorting to it for healing many conditions. Read on to know about them.
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7-year-old Oorja Ghosh has been battling autism for the last 5 years. As we celebrate World Autism Awareness Day today, we take you through the path she has travelled so far with her parents. They share the story of their fear, struggle and patience in a freewheeling chat with TheHealthSite.
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Foods play a crucial role in managing the symptoms and associated conditions of autism. On this World Autism Awareness Day, we share science and expert-backed food suggestions for children living with autism spectrum disorder.
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Yoga can benefit children with autism in more ways than one. On this World Autism Awareness Day, we tell you how it helps manage the manifestations of this neurodevelopmental disorder.
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Yoga can benefit children with autism in more ways than one. On this World Autism Awareness Day, we tell you how it helps manage the manifestations of this neurodevelopmental disorder.
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Foods play a crucial role in managing the symptoms and associated conditions of autism. On this World Autism Awareness Day, we share science and expert-backed food suggestions for children living with autism spectrum disorder.
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Bringing up a child with autism spectrum disorder is stressful and challenging. On this World Autism Awareness Day, Surabhi Verma, consultant for children with autism and Founder Director of Sparsh For Children, pens an exclusive article for TheHealthSite to help parents of autistic kids reach out for the right therapies and ensure proper home care.
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IANS, April 02, 2019 at 07:33am
According to a new study, Chinese scientists have found that absence of a certain protein in flies can lead to intestinal flora imbalance and makes them show symptoms similar to autism in humans. Read on to know more about this.
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Here is everything you need to know about this UN observance day, which aims to help the global ASD population live a full-fledged social life.
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