Autism Treatment in Indore

✅ What Is Autism?

Autism Spectrum Disorder (also known as Autism) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that impairs the individual:

Communicates

Interacts socially

Processes senses.

Learns and behaves

The word spectrum implies that Autism is diverse - every person has their own strengths, challenges and talents.

⭐ Key Features of Autism

🔹 1. Communication Differences

Individuals having Autism might experience:

Delay in speech development

Unable to comprehend tonal, gestic, or facial expression.

Literature's meaning of language.

Distinctive modes of thought expression.

Other people are mute and can convey information through:

Gestures

Writing

AAC (communication boards, tablets) devices.

🔹 2. Differences in Social Interaction.

Autistic individuals may:

Prefer limited eye contact

Find social rules confusing

Play on your own or play side by side.

Have a smaller social circle

Experience social nervousness.

Such variations are neurological, the result of which is not behavioural or willful.

🔹 3. Monotonous Habits & Rituals.

Patterns are often repetitive, like:

Hand flapping

Rocking

Lining up objects

Repeating words (echolalia)

Strong need for routines

The behaviours may assist in:

Emotional regulation

Predictability

Sensory comfort

🔹 4. Sensory Processing Dissimilarities.

Most autistic individuals are sensory sensitised (under- or over-sensitive) to:

Sounds

Lights

Textures

Smells

Touch

Temperature

Examples:

Loud noises may feel painful

Some fabrics can be uncomfortable.

The heavy blankets (deep pressure) are relaxing.

🔹 5. Specific Interests/ Strengths

Autistic patients generally possess:

Intense, focused interests

Excellent memory

close attention to detail

Strong pattern recognition

Innovativeness in solving problems.

These advantages play a positive role in studies, work, and interests.

⭐ What Causes Autism?

There is no single cause. It has been shown that Autism can be caused by a combination of:

Genetic factors

Developmental differences in the brain.

Prenatal influences

Environmental (non-toxic and non-preventable) factors.

It is not caused by:

Parenting

Vaccines

Diet

Lifestyle

⭐ Early Autism Symptoms (Depends on the victim)

In infants/toddlers:

Limited eye contact

Delay in speech

Not responding to name

The use of limited gestures (pointing, waving).

Repetitive behaviors

In older children or adults:

Problems with social regulations.

Need for routine

Sensory sensitivities

Focused interests

Communication differences

⭐ Diagnosis

Autism is diagnosed by qualified personnel using:

Behavioral assessments

Developmental history

Observation

Parent/teacher reports

Autism does not have a blood test or medical scan diagnosis.

⭐ Support & Management

Autism is permanent, but can be managed to prosper with:

Speech therapy

Occupational therapy (OT)

Social skills support

Sensory integration therapy.

Educational accommodations

Community support and family support.

It is not aimed at curing Autism, but it is aimed at:

Improve quality of life

Support communication

Reduce stress

Encourage independence

Individual strengths should be embraced.