its a behavioral disorder of the children's,more common in male children's then female.parents are so happy to see the child is active and playful in early days of child growth,but slowly both the affected kid and parent face number difficulties due to the over activity.prime concern is regarding the learning and gradual increasing carelessness.
3 - 5 % OF THE KIDS ARE AFFECTED WITH ADHD.
the child is,
homeopathy medicines helps in control the excessive restlessness and reduce the impulsiveness,and greatly helps in focusing and prevents the distractions.child will become absolutely normal without side effects.some children need behavioral therapy.
50-70 % OF THE ADHD CHILDREN ARE NOT TREATED (OR) WE THINK THAT THEY ARE NORMAL SO they enter into ADULT ADHD.
adhd in adults reflects in poor work performance and poor maintaining of relationship especially in marital life (not in sexual aspect) and may undergo for anxiety and depressive disorders.
கவனக்குறைவு மற்றும் அதிவேக நோய்
குழந்தைகள் எப்போதும் மகிழ்ச்சியாக துள்ளி விளையாடுவதை நாம் ஆரோக்கியமாகவே கருதுகிறோம் எனினும்,அதிகபடியாக பரபரப்பாக இருக்கும் குழந்தைகள்,வளர வளர நிறைய இன்னல்களை சந்திக்க நேர்கிறது மிகவும் குறிப்பாக கற்றலில் பின்னிலை அடைகிறார்கள் மேலும் இவர்களது அமைதியற்ற தன்மையால் மற்ற பள்ளி குழந்தைகள் போல கவனிக்க இயலாமல் பெற்றோரும்,ஆசிரியர்களும் தினறிபோவர்கள்.
இந்த நோய் ஆண் குழந்தைகளை அதிகம் பாதிக்கும்,இவர்களுக்கு கவனமின்மை , அதிவேகம் பொறுமைஇன்மை கண்முடித்தனமாக நடத்தல் ஆகிய செயல்பாடுகள் மிகுந்து காணப்படும்.
கவனமின்மை:
1 .ஆசிரியர்கள் வகுப்பில் பாடம் நடத்தும்பொது இவர்கள் அதை கவனிக்க மாட்டார்கள்,
2 .இவர்களின் கவனம் எளிதில் சிதைவடையும்,படிக்கும் பொது யாரேனும் பேசினால் படிப்பதை நிறுத்திவிட்டு பேச ஆரம்பித்து விடுவார்கள்,இன்னும் சொல்லப்போனால் இவர்களால் எதையும் சில மணித்துளிகளுக்கு மேல் கவனிக்க முடியாது,
3 ஒரு வேலையே ஒழுங்காக செய்ய முடியாது அணைத்து வேலைகளையும் அரைகுறையாக செய்வார்கள்.
4 .சொல்லுவதை காதுகொடுத்து கேட்காததால் இவர்களால் சொல்லுகின்ற செயலை முழுமையாக நிறைவேற்ற இயலாது.வீட்டு பாடங்களை செய்யமாட்டார்கள்.
5 .புத்தகம்,பென்சில்,செருப்பு,,என்று எதாவது ஒன்றை எப்போதும் தோலைத்து விடுவார்கள்.
அலட்சியமும்,கவனமின்மையும் இவர்களுக்கு எப்போதும் மேலோங்கியே இருக்கும்.
அதிவேகம் பரபரப்பு இவற்றின் மறுபெயராக குழந்தைகள் இருப்பார்கள்:
1 .ஓரிடத்தில் அமர்ந்து இருக்க சொல்லுவதை போல வேறு ஒரு தண்டனை இந்த சிறுவர்களுக்கு இருக்காது,ஏனெனில் ஓரிடத்தில் அமர்வது இவர்களுக்கு கடினமான செயல்,அப்படி அமர்ந்தாலும் வளைதல்,நெளிதல் மற்றும் முன்னால் எட்டிபர்தல் என ஒரு பரபரப்பாகவே கானபடுவர்கள்.
2 .நடந்து செல்லும் போதே எதிரில் உள்ள பொருட்களின் மீது இடித்து கொள்ளுதல் ஆட்கள் வருவது தெரியாமல் மோதிவிடுதல் இவர்களுக்கு சாதாரணம்.
3 .கை,கால்களை ஆட்டிக்கொண்டே இருப்பார்கள்,அல்லது இங்கும் அங்கும் ஓடிக்கொண்டு இருப்பார்கள்.
பொறுமைஇன்மை:
1 .கேள்வியின் பாதியிலேயே பதில் சொல்ல முனைவார்கள்,
2 .விளையாட்டின் போதும்,வரிசையில் நிற்கும் போதும் இவர்களின் பெயர் வரும் வரை பொறுமையாக காத்திருக்க மாட்டார்கள்.
3 .தேவையின்றி சட்டென்று எதையாவது பேசிவிடுவார்கள்.இவர்களைப்பற்றிய இரகசியங்களை கூட மறைக்க தெரியாமல் சொல்லிவிடுவார்கள்.
(மேலே கொடுக்கபட்டிருக்கும் தகவல்கள் பல நேரங்களில் சாதாரணமாக ஆரோக்கியமான குழந்தைகளுக்கும் காணப்படும் எனவே பெற்றோர்கள் தேவையற்ற மனக்குழப்பத்தை தவிர்க்கவும் அல்லது மருத்துவரை சந்தித்து குழந்தைகளை பரிசோதனை செய்துகொள்ளவும்)
ஓமியோபதி மருந்துகள் குழந்தைகளின் பரபரப்பை கட்டுக்குள் கொண்டுவர உதவி செய்யும்,கவனசிதரலைகுறைக்கும்.அவர்கள் அணைத்து குழந்தைகளை போன்றே இயல்பாக இருக்க ஓமியோபதி மருந்துகள் உதவி செய்யும்.இதன் மூலம் குழந்தைகளின் கற்றல்திறன் மேம்படும்.
இந்த கவனசிதறல் நோய் குழந்தைகள் மட்டுமின்றி பெரியவர்களுக்கும் வரும்.
இந்த நோயாள் பாதிப்படைந்தவர்.அலுவலகங்களில் பணிபுரிவதில் பெரும் சிக்கலை சந்திப்பார்கள் மேலும் குடும்பம் மற்றும் நண்பர்களிடம் உறவை வளர்ப்பதில் சிக்கல் ஏற்படும்.மன அழுத்தம் மற்றும் பதட்டம் போன்ற நோய்கள் அடிக்கடி வரும்.இவர்களுக்கு கட்டாயம் சிகிச்சை தேவை.
there is no known cause for why the autism?but there are probable theory in the field of medicine like
diet,vaccine allergy,mercury poisoning,digestive tract changes,,,may be the cause for autism,but non of the cause is strongly proved.
symptoms and signs of autism:
overly sensitiveness or under responsiveness to external stimulus,like touch,sound,taste,,,
(does not respond to loud noice or close ears even for mild sound,rub the surfaces or licks the objects,high or low response to pain)
con not able to make a social conversation.
everything they try to express in action then using words.
develops language slowly or not at all,
may not respond to smile,eye contact or avoids,
he is does not make the friends and withdrawing.
lack of empathy.
at times screams with loud voice,
destroy himself or others,aggressiveness.
either over active or dull.
child previously normal now losing their language and social skill.
below symptom list are taken from WebMD
What is a person with autism like?
3 - 5 % OF THE KIDS ARE AFFECTED WITH ADHD.
the child is,
- easily distracted,no focus,jump from one idea to another.
- not seem to listen when spoken to directly
- struggle to follow the instructions.
- difficulty in organizing the tasks and activities.
- often loss some of his pencil,books,toys,etc
- easily bored,need something new otherwise bored.
- connote able to sit in one place,if compelled to sit any of his body parts will show the movements like moving the legs or hands,fidgety,restless,impatient,impulsive,jumping,running,squirming is very common.difficulty in waiting for his turn in games.
- talkative,show their emotion without restraint.
homeopathy medicines helps in control the excessive restlessness and reduce the impulsiveness,and greatly helps in focusing and prevents the distractions.child will become absolutely normal without side effects.some children need behavioral therapy.
50-70 % OF THE ADHD CHILDREN ARE NOT TREATED (OR) WE THINK THAT THEY ARE NORMAL SO they enter into ADULT ADHD.
adhd in adults reflects in poor work performance and poor maintaining of relationship especially in marital life (not in sexual aspect) and may undergo for anxiety and depressive disorders.
கவனக்குறைவு மற்றும் அதிவேக நோய்
குழந்தைகள் எப்போதும் மகிழ்ச்சியாக துள்ளி விளையாடுவதை நாம் ஆரோக்கியமாகவே கருதுகிறோம் எனினும்,அதிகபடியாக பரபரப்பாக இருக்கும் குழந்தைகள்,வளர வளர நிறைய இன்னல்களை சந்திக்க நேர்கிறது மிகவும் குறிப்பாக கற்றலில் பின்னிலை அடைகிறார்கள் மேலும் இவர்களது அமைதியற்ற தன்மையால் மற்ற பள்ளி குழந்தைகள் போல கவனிக்க இயலாமல் பெற்றோரும்,ஆசிரியர்களும் தினறிபோவர்கள்.
இந்த நோய் ஆண் குழந்தைகளை அதிகம் பாதிக்கும்,இவர்களுக்கு கவனமின்மை , அதிவேகம் பொறுமைஇன்மை கண்முடித்தனமாக நடத்தல் ஆகிய செயல்பாடுகள் மிகுந்து காணப்படும்.
கவனமின்மை:
1 .ஆசிரியர்கள் வகுப்பில் பாடம் நடத்தும்பொது இவர்கள் அதை கவனிக்க மாட்டார்கள்,
2 .இவர்களின் கவனம் எளிதில் சிதைவடையும்,படிக்கும் பொது யாரேனும் பேசினால் படிப்பதை நிறுத்திவிட்டு பேச ஆரம்பித்து விடுவார்கள்,இன்னும் சொல்லப்போனால் இவர்களால் எதையும் சில மணித்துளிகளுக்கு மேல் கவனிக்க முடியாது,
3 ஒரு வேலையே ஒழுங்காக செய்ய முடியாது அணைத்து வேலைகளையும் அரைகுறையாக செய்வார்கள்.
4 .சொல்லுவதை காதுகொடுத்து கேட்காததால் இவர்களால் சொல்லுகின்ற செயலை முழுமையாக நிறைவேற்ற இயலாது.வீட்டு பாடங்களை செய்யமாட்டார்கள்.
5 .புத்தகம்,பென்சில்,செருப்பு,,என்று எதாவது ஒன்றை எப்போதும் தோலைத்து விடுவார்கள்.
அலட்சியமும்,கவனமின்மையும் இவர்களுக்கு எப்போதும் மேலோங்கியே இருக்கும்.
அதிவேகம் பரபரப்பு இவற்றின் மறுபெயராக குழந்தைகள் இருப்பார்கள்:
1 .ஓரிடத்தில் அமர்ந்து இருக்க சொல்லுவதை போல வேறு ஒரு தண்டனை இந்த சிறுவர்களுக்கு இருக்காது,ஏனெனில் ஓரிடத்தில் அமர்வது இவர்களுக்கு கடினமான செயல்,அப்படி அமர்ந்தாலும் வளைதல்,நெளிதல் மற்றும் முன்னால் எட்டிபர்தல் என ஒரு பரபரப்பாகவே கானபடுவர்கள்.
2 .நடந்து செல்லும் போதே எதிரில் உள்ள பொருட்களின் மீது இடித்து கொள்ளுதல் ஆட்கள் வருவது தெரியாமல் மோதிவிடுதல் இவர்களுக்கு சாதாரணம்.
3 .கை,கால்களை ஆட்டிக்கொண்டே இருப்பார்கள்,அல்லது இங்கும் அங்கும் ஓடிக்கொண்டு இருப்பார்கள்.
பொறுமைஇன்மை:
1 .கேள்வியின் பாதியிலேயே பதில் சொல்ல முனைவார்கள்,
2 .விளையாட்டின் போதும்,வரிசையில் நிற்கும் போதும் இவர்களின் பெயர் வரும் வரை பொறுமையாக காத்திருக்க மாட்டார்கள்.
3 .தேவையின்றி சட்டென்று எதையாவது பேசிவிடுவார்கள்.இவர்களைப்பற்றிய இரகசியங்களை கூட மறைக்க தெரியாமல் சொல்லிவிடுவார்கள்.
(மேலே கொடுக்கபட்டிருக்கும் தகவல்கள் பல நேரங்களில் சாதாரணமாக ஆரோக்கியமான குழந்தைகளுக்கும் காணப்படும் எனவே பெற்றோர்கள் தேவையற்ற மனக்குழப்பத்தை தவிர்க்கவும் அல்லது மருத்துவரை சந்தித்து குழந்தைகளை பரிசோதனை செய்துகொள்ளவும்)
ஓமியோபதி மருந்துகள் குழந்தைகளின் பரபரப்பை கட்டுக்குள் கொண்டுவர உதவி செய்யும்,கவனசிதரலைகுறைக்கும்.அவர்கள் அணைத்து குழந்தைகளை போன்றே இயல்பாக இருக்க ஓமியோபதி மருந்துகள் உதவி செய்யும்.இதன் மூலம் குழந்தைகளின் கற்றல்திறன் மேம்படும்.
இந்த கவனசிதறல் நோய் குழந்தைகள் மட்டுமின்றி பெரியவர்களுக்கும் வரும்.
இந்த நோயாள் பாதிப்படைந்தவர்.அலுவலகங்களில் பணிபுரிவதில் பெரும் சிக்கலை சந்திப்பார்கள் மேலும் குடும்பம் மற்றும் நண்பர்களிடம் உறவை வளர்ப்பதில் சிக்கல் ஏற்படும்.மன அழுத்தம் மற்றும் பதட்டம் போன்ற நோய்கள் அடிக்கடி வரும்.இவர்களுக்கு கட்டாயம் சிகிச்சை தேவை.
autism
is neurodevalopmental disorder in the brain result in an abnormality in receiving and reacting to the external impression,hence affected children is unable to make the normal social interaction,male children are more vulnerable (4times) then female children's.there is no known cause for why the autism?but there are probable theory in the field of medicine like
diet,vaccine allergy,mercury poisoning,digestive tract changes,,,may be the cause for autism,but non of the cause is strongly proved.
symptoms and signs of autism:
overly sensitiveness or under responsiveness to external stimulus,like touch,sound,taste,,,
(does not respond to loud noice or close ears even for mild sound,rub the surfaces or licks the objects,high or low response to pain)
makes the streo type actions like hand flapping,making sounds,head rolling,,,
compulsive and restricted and ritualistic behavior
childrens like everything to be in the same way they get anger or irritability when routinism is changed.they always likes to wear same shirt,shows interest in one game,its a monomania.
con not able to make a social conversation.
everything they try to express in action then using words.
develops language slowly or not at all,
may not respond to smile,eye contact or avoids,
he is does not make the friends and withdrawing.
lack of empathy.
at times screams with loud voice,
destroy himself or others,aggressiveness.
either over active or dull.
child previously normal now losing their language and social skill.
below symptom list are taken from WebMD
A child with autism spectrum disorder may have problems in three different areas -- socializing, communicating, and behavior.
Each child with an autism spectrum disorder will have his or her own individual pattern of behavior: Sometimes, a child's development is delayed from birth; other children develop normally before suddenly losing social or language skills. In some children, a loss of language is the impairment; in others, unusual behaviors (like spending hours lining up toys) predominate
Parents are usually the first to notice something is wrong. Unfortunately, here is often a significant delay in parents bringing their concerns to the doctor and in doctors referring a child to a specialist. Parents should trust their instincts if they feel their child is not developing normally.
Some red flags are:
- No babbling by 9 months
- No pointing or gestures by 12 months
- Not responding to their name by 12 months of age
- No single words by 16 months
- Lack of pretend play by 18 months
- No two-word phrases by 24 months
- Any loss of language or social skills at any age
Other signs of autism to look for include:
- Extreme difficulty in learning language
- Inappropriate response to people: A child with autism may avoid eye contact, resist being picked up or cuddled, and seem to tune out the world.
- Inability or reduced ability to play cooperatively with other children or to make friends
- Inability to understand other people's feelings
- Need for a rigid, highly structured routine -- and being very distressed by changes in routines
- Extreme hyperactivity or unusual passivity, and extreme resistance to change
- Aggressive, self-injurious behavior
- Repetitive body movements, including pacing, hand flicking, twisting, spinning, rocking, or hitting oneself
- Insensitivity to pain or lack of response to cold or heat
- Impulsive behavior and no real fear of dangers
- An unusual attachment to inanimate objects such as toys, strings, or spinning objects
- Frequent crying and tantrums for no apparent reason
- Peculiar speech patterns: A child with autism may use words without understanding their meanings.
- Abnormal responses to sensations such as light, sound, and touch: At times, a child with autism may appear deaf or may be extremely distressed by everyday noises.
- Some of these symptoms occur in children with other disabilities. Symptoms can change as the child grows older.
Call Your Doctor About Autism If:
- Your infant or child resists cuddling and doesn't respond to his or her environment or to other people
- By about the age of 1 year, your child is not pointing to objects, bringing items to you, or engaging in simple interactions such as "peek-a-boo"
- By the age of 16 months, your child is not using any words or attempting to communicate
- Your child bangs his or her head or demonstrates self-injurious behavior or aggression on a regular basis
- Your child demonstrates unusually repetitive behavior, such as repeatedly opening and closing doors or turning a toy car upside down and repeatedly spinning its wheels
below frequently asked question copied from national center for autism
What is Autism?
This is by far the most frequently asked question. Briefly, it is a severely incapacitating life long developmental disorder that typically occurs in the first three years of life. It causes impairment or disturbance in three main areas Social skills, communicative (verbal as well as non-verbal) skills and in their repetitive and restricted behaviors. Autistic individuals may show abnormal responses to sensations. Any one or more of the senses may be affected. All these difficulties manifest themselves in behaviours i.e. abnormal ways of relating to people, objects and events in the environment.
This is by far the most frequently asked question. Briefly, it is a severely incapacitating life long developmental disorder that typically occurs in the first three years of life. It causes impairment or disturbance in three main areas Social skills, communicative (verbal as well as non-verbal) skills and in their repetitive and restricted behaviors. Autistic individuals may show abnormal responses to sensations. Any one or more of the senses may be affected. All these difficulties manifest themselves in behaviours i.e. abnormal ways of relating to people, objects and events in the environment.
Autism is known as a ‘spectrum disorder,’ because the severity of symptoms ranges from a mild learning and social disability to a severe impairment, with multiple problems and highly unusual behavior. The disorder may occur alone, or with accompanying problems such as mental retardation or seizures. Autism is not a rare disorder, being the third most common developmental disorder, more common than Down’s Syndrome. Typically, about 20 in a population of 10,000 people will be autistic or have autistic symptoms. 80% of those affected by autism are boys. Autism is found throughout the world, in families of all economic, social, and racial backgrounds. Doctors, politicians, and rickshaw drivers alike all have autistic children.
A child with high functioning autism may have a normal or high I.Q., be able to attend a regular school and hold a job later in life. However, this person may have difficulty expressing himself and may not know how to mix with other people. Moderately and more seriously affected children with autism will vary tremendously. Some autistic children do not ever develop speech, while others may develop speech but still have difficulty using language to communicate. Often, there is an unusual speech pattern, such as echoing whatever is said to them, repeating a word over and over, reversing "you" and "I" when asking for something, and speaking only to express needs, rather than emotions.
A child with autism looks just like any other child, but has distinctive behaviour patterns. A child who is autistic may enjoy rocking or spinning either himself or other objects, and may be happy to repeat the same activity for a long period of time. At other times, the child may move very quickly from one activity to another, and may appear to be hyperactive. Many autistic children have sensitivity to certain sounds or touch, and at other times, may appear not to hear anything at all. Autistic children may have very limited pretend play; they may not play appropriately with toys or may prefer to play with objects which are not toys. Autistic children may be able to do some things, like sing songs or recite rhymes very well, but may not be able to do things requiring social skills very well.
How is autism diagnosed?There are no medical or genetic tests that can detect autism. These can only rule out other conditions. A diagnosis of autism requires a sensitive and experienced doctor to observe the child very carefully, ask the parents about the development of the child, and then objectively follow internationally recognized criteria for diagnosis. Onset may occur at birth, or a child may have a period of normal development followed by a deterioration of verbal and social skills around 1 1/2-2 1/2 years. Where onset is at birth, the disorder can be detected as early as a year. Autism may occur alongside conditions such as mental retardation and hyperactivity, but the autistic traits in the person are typically what require attention.
What is the cause of autism?At this point in time we do not know what causes it. However, current research indicates that anything that can produce structural or functional damage to the central nervous system can also produce the condition of Autism. We know that certain viruses and known genetic conditions are associated with Autism. In addition, there are families that have more than one child with autism. At present, it is believed that about 10% of all cases can be accounted for genetically. It is difficult to tell parents why their child has autism since researchers believe the problem to be caused by different factors, and in most cases, the cause is never known. Autism is not caused by an unhappy home environment, both parents working, mental stress during the pregnancy, poor handling by the mother, an emotional trauma, or other psychological factors. You cannot cause a child to become autistic.
Can it be prevented? Can it be cured? What is the treatment?At this point we do not know what causes Autism and so cannot fix (cure) what is wrong in the child's brain. Many therapies (medications, diets, etc.) are being tried but nothing is proven. Similarly, without knowing the cause of autism, there is no way to prevent it. At present, there is no cure for autism: there is no medication, no pills, no injections which can make the problem go away. The only consistently effective treatment for autism is a structured training program; therefore, a combination of a good school and parent training is the best known treatment. Autistic children can make significant progress if the intervention is appropriate and consistent. Early intervention, before the child is five, is especially crucial to the child’s progress. This is why an early and accurate diagnosis is so important. Autistic children grow to become autistic adults, and there is a particular need for meaningful outlets for social interaction and employment where possible.
How is it different from Mental Retardation?When a person has M.R. there is a more or less even impairment in skills in all areas of development. Therefore, if an M.R. child of 8 years has a mental age of 5 then all his skills would be roughly around 5 years (i.e. motor, communication, social, self-help, cognition etc.). In Autism, there is an uneven skill development- in fact this is the hallmark of autism. In some areas the child may show age-appropriate skills; in some the skills may be below the developmental level; and then again there are people with Autism who possess exceptional skills i.e. beyond their age level.
Can the child ever live an independent life?Autism is a spectrum disorder. Currently there is no reliable objective measure of how severe the Autism is in an individual child. Children with Autism have potential for building up their skills and they can be helped if they receive early, well-focused intervention. Depending on the child's individual skill profile and the appropriateness and intensity of intervention he or she receives, children with Autism can lead relatively independent lives.
What are the chances of her going to a regular school?
There are a number of autistic children who have integrated into regular schools. The chances depend on several factors. The most important is "What is the skill profile, how early diagnosis was received, and thereafter the kind of early intervention provided?" Most children with Autism have different learning styles from regular children and therefore teaching styles also need to be different. In some schools this is not understood and therefore children with Autism face difficulties; after Grades 4 or Grade 5 many have to drop out.
There are a number of autistic children who have integrated into regular schools. The chances depend on several factors. The most important is "What is the skill profile, how early diagnosis was received, and thereafter the kind of early intervention provided?" Most children with Autism have different learning styles from regular children and therefore teaching styles also need to be different. In some schools this is not understood and therefore children with Autism face difficulties; after Grades 4 or Grade 5 many have to drop out.
When and will my child ever speak?
A large member of autistic children (about 30-50%) do not use speech. It is very difficult to say when and whether the child will ever speak. It is confirmed that there is no difficulty in their physical abilities that stops them from speaking. Some children who might have spoken
as infants and then lost their speech may or may not get their speech back. Currently, it is unknown why some children develop speech and others do not. Experience with children with autism has shown that if the environment is accepting, and people are aware of the kind of speech they themselves need to use with the child, it can produce positive results.
A large member of autistic children (about 30-50%) do not use speech. It is very difficult to say when and whether the child will ever speak. It is confirmed that there is no difficulty in their physical abilities that stops them from speaking. Some children who might have spoken
as infants and then lost their speech may or may not get their speech back. Currently, it is unknown why some children develop speech and others do not. Experience with children with autism has shown that if the environment is accepting, and people are aware of the kind of speech they themselves need to use with the child, it can produce positive results.
Can Speech Therapy help?
Speech Therapy can help some children. It is absolutely essential for the speech therapist to understand Autism and also the individual child. Otherwise, the conventional methods of speech therapy help children with Autism very little, because as stated above, the inability to speak is not a physical problem. However, every child with autism can benefit from interventions that emphasize communication.
Speech Therapy can help some children. It is absolutely essential for the speech therapist to understand Autism and also the individual child. Otherwise, the conventional methods of speech therapy help children with Autism very little, because as stated above, the inability to speak is not a physical problem. However, every child with autism can benefit from interventions that emphasize communication.
Why is he hyperactive?
Hyperactivity can have a medical reason. However, most children with Autism are restless because of an impairment of their imaginative and social skills. They cannot play with their toys and other children meaningfully and find it very difficult to occupy themselves. Often they eat a lot to keep themselves occupied. Hyperactivity can be reduced as the children are taught new skills and ways to keep themselves occupied.
Hyperactivity can have a medical reason. However, most children with Autism are restless because of an impairment of their imaginative and social skills. They cannot play with their toys and other children meaningfully and find it very difficult to occupy themselves. Often they eat a lot to keep themselves occupied. Hyperactivity can be reduced as the children are taught new skills and ways to keep themselves occupied.
What are chances of Autism in the next child born to us? Can we have a normal child?
About 10% of the cases of Autism can be accounted for genetically. If there is one child with Autism in the family, risks of having another child with autism is much higher than in the general population. So far, there is no reliable test to detect Autism in the foetus.
About 10% of the cases of Autism can be accounted for genetically. If there is one child with Autism in the family, risks of having another child with autism is much higher than in the general population. So far, there is no reliable test to detect Autism in the foetus.
Why does he keep playing with his fingers/ rocking himself back and forth/ spinning around etc?
Children with Autism respond to sensations abnormally. They often have a condition known as sensory dysfunction this means either over or under stimulation in any one or more of the sensory modalities (hearing, sight, taste, touch, smell, balance). One theory is that these unusual mannerisms like flapping and rocking etc. are natural responses or methods of coping with sensory difficulties. These behaviours may help them to relax.
Children with Autism respond to sensations abnormally. They often have a condition known as sensory dysfunction this means either over or under stimulation in any one or more of the sensory modalities (hearing, sight, taste, touch, smell, balance). One theory is that these unusual mannerisms like flapping and rocking etc. are natural responses or methods of coping with sensory difficulties. These behaviours may help them to relax.
Is there any hostel for such children?
Unlike some Western countries, in India there are few hostels for people with mental disabilities and ones exclusively for autistic individuals do not exist here. However, it is now increasingly accepted that during the early years of development, it is important for an autistic child to live and grow in a home environment. As the child grows up, he can be trained to live in a group home but it is very important for the autistic people living in such homes also to integrate with society in general and not just be abandoned in a home or hostel.
Unlike some Western countries, in India there are few hostels for people with mental disabilities and ones exclusively for autistic individuals do not exist here. However, it is now increasingly accepted that during the early years of development, it is important for an autistic child to live and grow in a home environment. As the child grows up, he can be trained to live in a group home but it is very important for the autistic people living in such homes also to integrate with society in general and not just be abandoned in a home or hostel.
Can they get married and have regular children?
The essence of marriage is companionship. It is a union between two consenting adults and it involves adjustment and carrying on day to day responsibilities of life. It also involves an ability to the plan the future etc. Before deciding to marry an autistic person, the following things need to be considered:
--The level of functioning of the person.
--That the partner understands the needs of, and that he or she knows everything about, the autistic
spouse (if one of them is not autistic).
-- Financial status (employment, family support etc.)
However, since marriage is an issue of social commitment and companionship, by the very nature of the condition many able people with autism and their families choose not to marry.
The essence of marriage is companionship. It is a union between two consenting adults and it involves adjustment and carrying on day to day responsibilities of life. It also involves an ability to the plan the future etc. Before deciding to marry an autistic person, the following things need to be considered:
--The level of functioning of the person.
--That the partner understands the needs of, and that he or she knows everything about, the autistic
spouse (if one of them is not autistic).
-- Financial status (employment, family support etc.)
However, since marriage is an issue of social commitment and companionship, by the very nature of the condition many able people with autism and their families choose not to marry.
Are people with Autism also mentally retarded?
It is very difficult for people with autism to take an IQ test because they may have certain skills but are not able to use them or exhibit them in a test. About 50% of people with autism are also mentally retarded, just the way that people with cerebral palsy or down's syndrome can have mental retardation. Autism can occur in association with other difficulties like Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia, Downs Syndrome, Visual Impairment, and Seizure Disorder.
It is very difficult for people with autism to take an IQ test because they may have certain skills but are not able to use them or exhibit them in a test. About 50% of people with autism are also mentally retarded, just the way that people with cerebral palsy or down's syndrome can have mental retardation. Autism can occur in association with other difficulties like Cerebral Palsy, Dyslexia, Downs Syndrome, Visual Impairment, and Seizure Disorder.
If a child has autism and mental retardation or any other condition which needs more attention, autism or mental retardation (or any other condition)?
If a person with autism also has Mental Retardation (or any other condition), his training will need to primarily address his Autism. This is because autism is a condition that affects all aspects of a persons behavior and development. Our goal is to help the person become integrated into society and so it is important to focus on the development of social, communicative and adaptive skills. However, for a child with Cerebral Palsy for instance in addition to the above occupational therapy may also have to be provided. Similarly, for a child who also has Seizure Disorder or any other medical condition, appropriate treatment will be required.
If a person with autism also has Mental Retardation (or any other condition), his training will need to primarily address his Autism. This is because autism is a condition that affects all aspects of a persons behavior and development. Our goal is to help the person become integrated into society and so it is important to focus on the development of social, communicative and adaptive skills. However, for a child with Cerebral Palsy for instance in addition to the above occupational therapy may also have to be provided. Similarly, for a child who also has Seizure Disorder or any other medical condition, appropriate treatment will be required.
asperger syndrome
இந்த நோயால் பாதிப்படைந்த குழந்தைகள் மற்ற குழந்தைகளைபோன்றே இருப்பார்கள் ஆனால் ஒரு சில மாற்றங்கள் வித்தியாசமாக தென்படும்.
இவர்களால் எதிரில் இருப்பவர்களின் மனநிலை அறிந்து பேச தெரியாது.ஒவ்வொரு வார்த்தைக்கும் நேரடி போருல்கொல்வர்களே ஒழிய பேச்சின் உட்போதிந்திருக்கும் மறைமுக அர்த்தம் புரிந்து கொள்ளதெரியாது.
எதிரில் இருப்பவர்கள் கொபப்படுகிறார்கலா கிண்டல் செய்கிறார்களா என்பதுகூட இவர்களால் புரிந்துகொள்ள தெரியாது.எதிரில் இருப்பவர்களின் அங்க அசைவுகளை படிக்க தெரியாது (lack of understanding the body language).புதிதாக சந்திபோரிடம் பேச்சை தொடங்கவும் அல்லது பேச்சை தொடரவும் தெரியாது.
எப்போதும் ஒரே விஷயத்தை பற்றி ஆராய்ந்துகொண்டு இருப்பர்கள்,அதைப்பற்றி தெரிந்து கொள்ளவும்,அதைப்பற்றி பேசவும் அசைபடுவர்கள்.
பேசும்போது வார்த்தை உபயோகம் வித்தியாசமாக காணப்படும்.
மற்றவர்களின் உணர்வுகளை புரிந்துகொள்ள மாட்டார்கள் (lack of empathy and emotion)
