The 360 degree view on Autism Autism or Autism Spectrum Disorder is gradually becoming more common among children. While there may be many methods of treatments for autism, the causes are yet unclear. However it is thought that genetic & environmental factors are involved when it comes to the causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder. But the effect of Autism is on three major areas of a child’s life: • Social Interaction • Communication – both verbal & non verbal • Repetitive or restrictive behaviors The causes can be categorized as: Primary ASD – 90% autistic cases fall in the Primary ASD category. Which mean that there are no visible or underlying factors to explain why Autism Spectrum Disorder has developed in a person. Secondary ASD – A medical or …show more content…
Early Intervention There are parents who feel ashamed of their autistic children & on the other hand, there are parents who rush to find out all they can and hurry to begin treatment without realizing that it’s a permanent disorder. Autism parent training programs are a must to learn to deal & work with autistic children. Early detection is the key here as younger children have a better reaction to treatment. But yet, age again doesn’t matter. Even if your child is older, by taking the right treatment path, you will help them grow and learn. Treatment for Autism It’s difficult for parents to deal with Autistic children due to their erratic and irrational behavioral patterns. Parents & caregivers, who are constantly putting their efforts to treating children, find it equally frustrating at times. From the very many treatment methods, one such approach is Applied Behavior Analysis or ABA. It’s one of the most widely accepted treatment therapies for