The manifestations of autism in children
Release time : 06/24/2025 09:30:01
Autism, also known as autism, is a mental disease with delayed cerebellar growth that occurs during the development of self-awareness.
According to data from the National Institutes of Health's Institute of Mental Health (NIMH), the prevalence of autism in the United States is approximately 1% to 2%.
According to reports in 2010, the prevalence of autism in Guangdong is 0.67%, and in Shenzhen is as high as 1.32%.
So what does autism manifest in children? In fact, the manifestations of autism in children can mainly be seen from social interaction difficulties, communication problems with others, and emotional expression difficulties.
Many people have this misunderstanding about autism, believing that autism is a mental disease, or even a form of mental illness. In fact, autism is a manifestation of imperfect physical and mental development.
Patients usually show all characteristics before the age of 3, and childhood autism is closely related to congenital genetic defects.
A typical feature of childhood autism is the inability to conduct normal interpersonal interactions.
The manifestations of autism in children will gradually emerge with age, and even self-abuse may occur in children, so parents must pay more attention to autism in children.
Children with autism display various symptoms, but their primary characteristic is the lack of ability to communicate with others.
Autistic children show a reluctance to engage in social interactions or maintain eye contact with others, preferring to stay alone and remain silent.
I dislike physical contact and social interactions, as well as the deliberate, regular movements that seem to be my world. I reject outsiders' attempts to intrude upon me.
Moreover, the manifestations of autism patients are also reflected in the language function.
The main characteristics of autism in children include: 1. The child reacts to sounds with a lack of response, or even no response at all; however, the diagnosis does not indicate any hearing impairment, suggesting the possibility of autism.
2. Parents should pay close attention to their child's facial expressions. If a child displays an inability to look at others or never engages in eye contact, but is diagnosed by a doctor as having no visual impairment, parents should be cautious.
3. Children who are reticent, often mutter to themselves, and have distorted speech or incomplete sentences may be at risk for autism.
4. Be mindful of whether your child is simply fond of one thing, such as preferring to be alone and not wanting to interact with others, or even engaging in self-harm behaviors.
Has a preference for spinning toys or items, frequently engages in bizarre play patterns, shows a strong dependency on one familiar item, and is often unexplainedly crying out of nowhere.
If you notice these symptoms in your child, pay attention! Autism is a developmental disorder that affects many aspects of a child's life. There are many different causes of autism.
As parents, it is essential to gain a basic understanding of the causes of autism. The following are some of the potential factors: 1. Neurological damage: This can include birth defects, toxic exposures, intrauterine asphyxia, and infections.
2. Environmental Factors: The pollution in the modern society is becoming increasingly serious, and the use of large amounts of fertilizers and pesticides, electronic radiation, etc., may cause harm to children.
3. Neurotransmitters and neuroendocrines: Children's behavior is closely related to neurotransmitters.
5-HT and/or dopamine activity in the central nervous system decreases, leading to hypothalamic dysfunction, which may cause autism.
Dysfunction of endocannabinoid metabolism may also cause autism.
4. Immune system abnormalities: A decrease in the number of T lymphocytes, a decrease in the number of helper T cells and B cells, a lack of repressurance-induced T cells, and a decrease in natural killer cell activity were found.
5. Genetic factors: The role of genetic factors on autism has become clear, but experts have not yet confirmed the specific inheritance method.
Can childhood autism be cured? Autism is a serious psychological disorder that causes great harm to children's physical and intellectual development.
Autism is difficult to self-heal, but children's conditions can be gradually improved through certain treatment and training so that children can integrate into society as soon as possible. Generally speaking, the golden treatment period for childhood autism is 3-6 years old. If a child misses the golden treatment opportunity, no matter how he is treated, his intelligence and behavior can only stay in childhood. However, if treatment is not timely, it may even lead to lifelong disability and lack even the most basic self-care ability.
Even if they grow up and have the opportunity to receive the best education, a considerable number of people will still not be able to adapt well to society in the future, that is to say, they will not be able to live as well as normal people.
Therefore, experts remind parents that early detection and intervention are very important.
Autistic children can be cured. Parents must spend more thought and be more patient, treat them promptly, give them more care, and accompany the child's growth. Methods to cure children's autism. Parents must pay considerable attention to autism. Don't miss their child's best treatment time and bring lifelong regret to their child's life.
Nowadays, treatment is aimed at treating children with autism, and there are also many methods. We can understand: 1. Training intervention methods. Education and training are the most effective and main treatment methods.
People with autism cannot adapt to normal social life and often cannot go to school with ordinary children. Instead, they receive education and training at home, special education schools, and medical institutions.
Patients who receive education and training will experience changes in their general interpersonal skills.
Patients who have recovered well can also receive education in ordinary schools with children of the same age.
Care from family members is also an important guarantee for children to recover.
2. Medication drugs can improve some of the patient's emotional and behavioral symptoms, such as emotional instability, attention deficit and hyperactivity, impulsive behavior, aggressive behavior, self-injury and suicidal behavior, tics and compulsive symptoms, and psychotic symptoms, etc., which is conducive to maintaining the safety of patients or others, and smoothly implementing education training and psychotherapy.
It is conducive to maintaining the safety of patients themselves or others and smoothly implementing education training and psychological treatment.
Commonly used drugs include central stimulants, antipsychotics, and antidepressants.
What should children pay attention to with autism? The psychology of children with autism is different from that of ordinary people. It is precisely because of this that in daily life, parents should pay more attention to children with autism in all aspects. Children with autism must pay attention to a few points:1. If there are autistic patients at home, parents should be patient, understand that this child needs more care, appropriately educate, inspire and induce children, mobilize children's consciousness of communicating with others, and guide children gradually get into contact with the world, get out of their own world, and get in touch with others.
2. Children have the nature of playing, and parents should create a relaxed and comfortable atmosphere.
Parents need to gradually guide their children to become interested in external things, enhance their children's communication skills and language skills, and communicate with their children more verbally. Starting from the things that the child is interested in will often have a twice the result with half the effort. Of course, this also requires parents to carefully observe the child's words and deeds on weekdays.
3. The behavior and speech of autistic children are different from those of ordinary children. The characteristics of autistic children will become more and more obvious after the age of three. This is why parents must let their children receive treatment as soon as possible. Before the age of six, it is treatment. Golden time. If you miss this best treatment time, it may delay your child's life.
To prevent autism in children, one must take proactive steps. Once a child is diagnosed with autism, not only does it significantly impact the child's life but also affects the entire family.
How to Prevent Children from Being Autistic? This is a point that parents should pay attention to. As the saying goes, "prevention is better than cure," and having measures in place for prevention can ensure the healthy development of children. Therefore, mastering the measures for preventing autism can make it more scientific and effective for parents to prevent their children from developing autism.
1. Increase the time spent interacting with your child, keep them happy and ensure their physical and mental well-being. 2. Even when you are busy at work, find time for parent-child activities such as telling interesting stories and singing children's songs. This makes the child feel loved and secure, which in turn boosts their spirits and fosters healthy growth and development. It also helps prevent the onset of psychological autism.
3. Occasionally taking children to experience nature and engage in outdoor activities is beneficial for their physical and mental health development. 4. Pay attention to the psychological well-being of young children. If you notice any unusual behavior, be vigilant and seek medical attention promptly.
The medical content discussed in this text is for reference only.
In case of discomfort, it is recommended to seek medical attention immediately. The diagnosis and treatment should be based on the professional medical consultations conducted face-to-face.