Autism

Numerous children suffer from autism spectrum disorder, which is a common condition worldwide. Despite the fact that autism is a crucial condition that affects all the life aspects of the autistic person and their family, it can be coped with through different methods.

Autism

Autism spectrum disorder (Asperger syndrome) is a condition that affects the development of the brain, and therefore, it affects how the brain works, interacts, deals, and communicates with the surrounding. Autism mustn’t be managed as a disease, but it’s a continuous condition that must be coped with and help the autistic person to get used to the surrounding environment.

Autistic spectrum disorder is common worldwide (around 1 in each 100 children is autistic), and the diagnosis has also increased recently due to the different and increasing diagnosing tools.

The autism symptoms usually start manifesting before the age of 3, and they might also start at an age younger than 1 year.

Causes and risk factors leading to autism

There isn’t a specific cause for autism, yet it’s a result of a group of genetic, environmental, and biological factors.

It was observed that the risk of autism increases due to the following factors:

• A family history.
• When there are other conditions, such as fragile X chromosome syndrome or TB.
• Preterm labor or other delivery complications.
• When the age of the parents is old.
• It’s also been noticed that males are almost four times more likely to have autism than females.
• It’s critical to pay attention to the fact that vaccines don’t affect or cause autism at all.

Symptoms of autism

The time, type, and severity of symptoms might differ among people, but generally, autistic people have problems with communication and interaction with others, they prefer to stay alone, and they have specific, repetitive behaviors and different interests.

Some symptoms in the age younger than two years:

• Not responding when being called by name.
• Avoiding eye contact.
• No talking and speech delay.
• Preferring to stay and play alone.

Some symptoms in the age older than two years:

• Not contributing to conversations.
• Speaking in a weird tone.
• Not expressing emotions.
• Preferring to stay alone and avoiding cuddling and holding.
• Not sharing interests with others.
• Being passive or aggressive.

Some symptoms in teenagers:

• Difficulty understanding others.
• Struggling in socializing.
• Being standoffish when other people are around.

Diagnosis of autism

• There isn’t a specific test for autism, but instead, the child’s development and behaviors will be monitored in addition to the symptoms.

How to cope with autistic people

• There isn’t a cure for autism. You should contain the autistic person and understand how to deal with them because, simply, they have a different brain.
• Certain therapies can be utilized to help autistic people and their families, such as communication and behavior therapy, family therapy, speech therapy, and some medications to manage certain symptoms.