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Yes, most of the children with autism might not understand exactly what you say to them or they might feel problems in following your instructions. These children develop language and learning skills at a different rate and in a different way as compared to the typically developing children.
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Yes, most of the children with autism might not understand exactly what you say to them or they might feel problems in following your instructions. These children develop language and learning skills at a different rate and in a different way as compared to the typically developing children.
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Autism spectrum disorder is usually defined as the development disorder as the symptoms majorly occur within 1 or 2 years of a child's birth. It is a condition related to the neurological and developmental disorder, where a patient deals with various problems such as interacting with people, communication, learning, behaving etc.
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There are a few risks involving autism. These are: genetic, metabolic imbalances, low birth weight, having an immediate family member with autism, exposure to environmental toxins and heavy metals, fragile x syndrome or other genetic disorders, being born to old parents, exposure to medications and thalidomide, history of viral infections.
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There is no cure available for autism spectrum disorders but treatment is given to cure the symptoms and make your child live a more comfortable life and find it easy to complete their routine activities. Treatments include: 1- speech therapy (this helps children with autism to increase their interactive ability. This also lets them express themselves efficiently.) 2- educational therapy: (highly structured learning patterns often help children with autism to understand better. Various activitie...more
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Hello lybrate-user,
the short answer to your question is no. If you have a child with autism spectrum disorders, its recommended that you consult a developmental pediatrician. There are scientific methods through which we can try to stimulate there development and give rehabilitation.
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