Autism in Children- Symptoms, Test and Treatment

1. Autism in Children Autism is a spectrum. That means: Autistic children are all very different. Every autistic child has their own set of skills, symptoms, and challenges. Learning more about the autism spectrum will help you understand your child better, and it will also make communicating with doctors, teachers, and therapists easier. Understand the autism spectrum The autism spectrum includes several, closely related diagnoses. Every child on the autism spectrum has some degree of difficulty with social skills, empathy, communication, and behavioral flexibility. But the degree of disability and the combination of symptoms can vary greatly - including among children with the same diagnosis. Parents of autistic children often hear different terms such as " high-functioning autism ", " atypical autism ", " autism spectrum disorder " or " Asperger's syndrome ". These terms can be confusing because there are so many, and because doctors, therapists, and other parents use them differently. Features of autism in children Children as well as adults with autism have difficulties with social interaction, communication and language, they often have special and intense areas of interest and a different processing of perception. We have compiled a list of symptoms of autism in children - but please keep in mind as you read that a child is not necessarily autistic if they have some of the characteristics. Diagnosed with “Autism Spectrum Disorder in Children The road to diagnosis can be long and nerve-wracking. In fact, it often takes two to three years after the first signs of autism are diagnosed for an official diagnosis to be made, also out of concern that the child may be misdiagnosed. Because young children are so different in their development that a definitive diagnosis of autism is difficult to make. However, it is also possible that an autism diagnosis is delayed because the doctor does not take the parents' concerns seriously or does not refer the family to a specialist. If the parents already suspect autism, it may make sense to see a doctor who is knowledgeable about autism directly. For most parents, a solid diagnosis is important. But it is more important that the child receives support with their difficulties. This can also happen without a diagnosis or with preliminary diagnoses such as “developmental delay” or “delay in language development”

2. or the like. However, it is then all the more important to work with a competent specialist who can identify and address the causes and reasons for the difficulties. Help and support for children with autism There are many approaches to supporting and nurturing autistic children. A fundamental thing that is often overlooked or ignored is to understand and take into account the specifics of perception processing. Homeopathic treatment for autism is probably among the most popular alternative medical treatments in the world, and this alone is reason enough to conclude that it’s more than just a placebo. Millions of people get treated and cured through homeopathic remedies. Autism cure in Homeopathy is also one of the most widely accepted treatments that this miraculous form of medication offers. Pierre Fontaine shows a very good approach to homeopathy in the autism spectrum in his article “Homeopathic Treatment for Autism: An Analysis” - a long, but very readable article. It's not always about the typical "autism symptoms". Some problems, e.g. difficulty sleepingoccur more often in children on the autism spectrum than in non-autistic ones. In everyday family life, such problems can be very stressful for parents and children. Children and adolescents in the autism spectrum are entitled to certain benefits, e.g. integration assistance .