Get to know the signs of autism
Psychiatrist and professor of Iran University of Medical Sciences, Mohammad Qadiri, referring to the three important signs and warning signs of autism in children, added: observing any disorder in speech and expression, the child’s delay in speaking, unusual reticence and reticence, and great interest in any Something that rotates like the hands of a clock and the like is the most important and main warning sign of brain development disorder or autism.
According to him, it can be controlled and treated if diagnosed on time in the early stages.
Stating that in most cases of autism between the ages of 3 and 4, the symptoms appear most often, this psychiatrist emphasized: the most important red light of this condition is the unusual way a young child deals with his toys.
He said: Like other peers, an autistic child does not play with his toys in the real sense, and just loves to make some kind of rotating movement in them. For example, he can stare for hours with special pleasure at the clothes spinning in the washing machine and the clock hands turning, and he spins every object he can reach, even his dolls.
This psychiatrist and professor of Iran University of Medical Sciences stated: People with autism usually speak later than their peers, so that children with this condition never express complete and clear sentences based on the rules of Persian grammar.
He added: A child with autism usually only starts to speak very limitedly when he is forced to, for example, to ask for water or an important request, otherwise the child does not want to speak at all and often remains silent.
The professor of Iran University of Medical Sciences emphasized that parents should not be proud of having many quiet, quiet and generally quiet children, adding: due to the insufficient awareness of the general public, many people think that their young children are very withdrawn, quiet, and quiet. It is dynamic and flexible, they are proud.
He emphasized: while the unusual calmness of the child towards the environment and surrounding reactions can indicate the presence of a disorder in the growth and development of the young brain, in many cases, the child with autism does not show any reaction even at the age of 1-2 years. He does not show emotional behavior of his parents and people around him to play with him and is generally indifferent to environmental stimuli, including happiness, sadness and even excitement.
This psychiatrist reminded: Today, autism has a relatively high prevalence as an achievement of developing and developed countries, and therefore timely diagnosis is very vital; Because at this time and in the early stages, by applying methods such as cognitive therapy, behavior and speech therapy, a child with autism can control his condition, go to school, study and become a useful person for the society in the future.
He reminded: in case of late diagnosis and progress of the disease, there is no hope of controlling and treating it, and the only solution is to create specialized and strong care conditions for the continued life of the affected person; Because an autistic person is not even able to communicate with society.
This psychiatrist said: Although there is no definitive cure for autism, it can be well controlled and guided in a more appropriate direction with timely screening, so families can avoid the occurrence of autism by visiting the health centers of their cities and benefiting from the advice of psychiatrists, neurologists and psychologists. Prevent more severe symptoms.
Qadiri stated: In Tehran, the Brain and Cognition Center of Iran University of Medical Sciences is one of the most important active centers for autism screening, diagnosis, control and treatment, ready to provide services to the public.
Source: 24 hours