AUTISM
The complex developmental illness known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is characterized by recurrent difficulties with social communication, limited interests, and repetitive conduct. Even though autism is thought to be a lifelong condition, each autistic children has different levels of functioning impairment as a result of these difficulties.
There are five major types of autism
Asperger’s syndrome
Rett Syndrome
Kanner’s Syndrome
Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Pervasive Developmental Disorder
Therapeutic Interventions for Autism
Currently, there are many therapies practiced to alleviate Autism symptoms. These therapies help to improve the child’s quality of life. Let us discuss different types of Autism therapies performed all over the world.
Speech therapy
Children affected with Autism may struggle to communicate what they want. Speech therapy or language therapy helps to improve their verbal and non-verbal communication skills.
Behaviour Therapy
Behaviour therapy aims to develop social behaviours and reduce aversion in children. The therapy is handled by a counsellor and can take up to several sessions, based on the child’s outcome.
Play Therapy
The therapist engages children with different games and activities to build social skills.
Music therapy
Sounds and music help children affected with Autism to connect with emotions. The therapist involves music sessions to enhance the emotional connection.
Sensory Integration
Autism therapies focus on sensory integration as children develop over-stimulation or under-stimulation. Using sensory integration helps children to control their emotions.
Snoezelen Therapy
Snoezelen Multisensory environment is custom designed to provide soothing sounds, relaxing light effects, calming aromas, massages and vibrations in order to stimulate the senses in autistic children.
Physiotherapy
Physiotherapy helps the precious little ones, enabling them to take one step at a time towards strength, independence, and a world of unlimited possibilities.
Occupational Therapy
Occupational therapy opens up a world of possibilities for children, guiding them to overcome obstacles and create their own bright masterpieces of growth and independence.
Nutritional Therapy
Nutritional therapy uses diet and nutrition to improve health and manage diseases. It involves personalised dietary plans tailored to individual health needs and conditions.
Autism in Children ?
Autism is a spectrum disorder in which the child faces a developmental disability caused by genetic disorder or changes in the brain. Autism includes behavioral symptoms such as difficulty in communication, social interaction, and repetitive behaviors. However, Autism symptoms are different from child to child.
Lack of engagement, unusual habits or skills, failure to react, refusal or averse behavior can be early signs of Autism in children. Children with Autism require effective care and therapies to perform their daily activities. If Autism is left untreated, the condition may result in stress, anxiety and depression. The child may lack confidence and experience developmental delays.
Empowering Lives through Autism Therapy
Riddle Blooms has the best therapies for Autism and Child development. We deliver personalized Autism therapies for your child based on the child’s condition. Visit our facility in Hyderabad to know more about Autism Therapy and more of our services.