2. Autism is a developmental disorder that appears in the first
three years of life, and affects the brain’s normal development
of social and communicational skills.
By- Brittany Allen
3. Delayed or lack of
speech.
Repetitive movement of
body such as arms, and
head.
Impaired social skills.
Interest in activities or
play.
Seldom eye contact with
others.
4. Children with difficulties usually have trouble with:
Pretend play
Social interactions
Verbal and non-verbal communication
5. Medicines are often used to treat the behavior or emotional
that people with autism may have, including:-
-Aggression
-Attention problems
-Anxiety
-Sleep difficulty… etc.
6. Treatment is the most successful when it is applied towards the
child’s needs. An experienced team should design for that
particular child’s needs. These programs include:
Applied behavior analysis (ABA)
Medications
Occupational therapy
Physical therapy
Speech-language therapy