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AUTISM
In infant and toddler
What is autism?
 Autism is a complex developmental
disability that typically appears during
the first three (3) years of life due to a
neurological disorder that affects the
functioning of the brain.
 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
appears in infancy and early
childhood, causing delays in many
basic areas of development.
• Speech and
language (verbal
communications).
• Non verbal
communications.
• Relating to others
and the world
around them (social
communications).
Some
children with
autism have
only mild
impairments,
while others
have more
obstacles to
overcome in
the following
three areas:.
Discussion about
Autism are
Increasing Lately
WHY?
Statistic on Autism
 A feasibility study on the use of
Modified Checklist For Autism in
Toddlers (MCHAT) screening among
children of 18 to 36 months of age
in child health clinics by Ministry of
Health Malaysia, the prevalence of
ASD in Malaysia was approximately
1.6 in 1000.
 In USA, the overall prevalence of
ASD is 14.7 per 1000 (1 in 68)
children aged 8 years and the
prevalence shows an increasing
trend over the years.
 A study of a 0-17 year olds resident
in Stockholm between 2001-2007
found a prevalence rate of 11.5 in
1,000.
Country Age Per 1000
Malaysia
18-
36months
1.6
USA 8 years old 14.7
Stockholm
0-17years
old
11.5
Signs & Symptoms
WHAT are those?
Early Signs & Symptoms
DOESN’T
Make eye contact, such as looking at you when being
fed or smiling when being smiled at
Respond to his or her name, or to the sound of a
familiar voice
Follow objects visually or follow your gesture when
you point things out
Point or wave goodbye, or use other gestures to
communicate
Respond to cuddling or reach out to be picked up
Play with other people or share interest and
enjoyment
Signs of Speech & Language Difficulties
DOESN’T
Understand simple directions, statements, or questions
Answer to a question but repeating it
Speak in normal tone of voice e.g ends every sentences as if
asking a question
Communicate with intent. Repeat the same words or phrase
over and over again
Signs of Non verbal Communications
Difficulties
Avoids eye contact
Reacts unusually to sights, smells, textures, and
sounds. May be especially sensitive to loud noises
Repetitive behaviors
Repetitive Behavior
Hand flapping
Rocking back
and forth
Spinning in a
circle
Finger flicking Head banging
Staring at
lights
Moving fingers
in front of the
eyes
Snapping
fingers
Tapping ears Scratching Lining up toys
Spinning
objects
Wheel
spinning
Watching
moving
objects
Flicking light
switches on
and off
Repeating
words or
sounds
Signs of Social Difficulties
DOESN’T
Show interest in other people’s activities around them
Know how to connect with others, play, or make friends
Like to be touched, held, or cuddled
Play "pretend" games, engage in group games, imitate others, or use toys in
creative ways
Know how to express or communicate their feelings with others
Autism is Treatable.
How Is Autism
Treated?
Each child or adult with autism is unique and, so,
each autism intervention plan should be tailored to
address specific needs.
Parents, teachers and therapists will all work
together to integrate their approaches across the
child’s daily life
Speech
language
therapy (SLT)
Occupational
therapy (OT)
Sensory
integration
therapy (SIT)
Physical
therapy (PT)
Social skills
therapy (SST)
(SLT)
Designed to
co-ordinate
the
mechanics of
speech.
Focuses on :
Mastering
spoken
language and
gestures.
(OT)
A
combination
of cognitive,
physical and
motor skills.
Focuses on :
Play or
leisure skills,
learning skills
and self-care
skills.
(SIT)
Processing
sensory
information
such as
movement,
touch, smell,
sight and
sound.
Focuses on :
“Available”
mode for
learning and
social
interactions
(PT)
Motor skills
such as
sitting,
walking,
running and
jumping.
Focuses on :
Improve poor
muscle tone,
balance and
coordination
(SST)
Designed to
teach social
interactions
skills, from
simple to
difficult skills.
Focuses on :
eye contact,
sharing toys,
inviting peer
to a playdate
As a parent, you
never want to
believe that your
precious bundle
has a problem.
But when it comes
to autism,
catching it early—
ideally by the age
of eighteen (18)
months—makes a
huge difference.
But no matter your child's age, don't lose hope. Treatment can reduce the
disorder's effects and help your child learn, grow, and thrive.
 References
 https://www.helpguide.org/articles/autism-
learning-disabilities/does-my-child-have-autism.htm
 http://www.nasom.org.my/
 https://www.autismspeaks.org/what-
autism/treatment
 http://www.autism.org.uk/about/what-is/myths-
facts-stats.aspx
 http://www.theamericanmuslim.org/tam.php/featur
es/articles/islamic_view_of_disabilities_and_autism
/0014698
 http://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/2006/11/how-
autism-reinvigorated-my-muslim-faith.aspx
 http://thesynaptictrust.org/files/Guidelines_for_Sta
y_and_Play_Sessions_Childrens_Centres.pdf
ALHAMDULILLAH

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Autism in Infant and Toddler

  • 2. What is autism?  Autism is a complex developmental disability that typically appears during the first three (3) years of life due to a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain.  Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) appears in infancy and early childhood, causing delays in many basic areas of development. • Speech and language (verbal communications). • Non verbal communications. • Relating to others and the world around them (social communications). Some children with autism have only mild impairments, while others have more obstacles to overcome in the following three areas:.
  • 4. Statistic on Autism  A feasibility study on the use of Modified Checklist For Autism in Toddlers (MCHAT) screening among children of 18 to 36 months of age in child health clinics by Ministry of Health Malaysia, the prevalence of ASD in Malaysia was approximately 1.6 in 1000.  In USA, the overall prevalence of ASD is 14.7 per 1000 (1 in 68) children aged 8 years and the prevalence shows an increasing trend over the years.  A study of a 0-17 year olds resident in Stockholm between 2001-2007 found a prevalence rate of 11.5 in 1,000. Country Age Per 1000 Malaysia 18- 36months 1.6 USA 8 years old 14.7 Stockholm 0-17years old 11.5
  • 6. Early Signs & Symptoms DOESN’T Make eye contact, such as looking at you when being fed or smiling when being smiled at Respond to his or her name, or to the sound of a familiar voice Follow objects visually or follow your gesture when you point things out Point or wave goodbye, or use other gestures to communicate Respond to cuddling or reach out to be picked up Play with other people or share interest and enjoyment
  • 7. Signs of Speech & Language Difficulties DOESN’T Understand simple directions, statements, or questions Answer to a question but repeating it Speak in normal tone of voice e.g ends every sentences as if asking a question Communicate with intent. Repeat the same words or phrase over and over again
  • 8. Signs of Non verbal Communications Difficulties Avoids eye contact Reacts unusually to sights, smells, textures, and sounds. May be especially sensitive to loud noises Repetitive behaviors
  • 9. Repetitive Behavior Hand flapping Rocking back and forth Spinning in a circle Finger flicking Head banging Staring at lights Moving fingers in front of the eyes Snapping fingers Tapping ears Scratching Lining up toys Spinning objects Wheel spinning Watching moving objects Flicking light switches on and off Repeating words or sounds
  • 10. Signs of Social Difficulties DOESN’T Show interest in other people’s activities around them Know how to connect with others, play, or make friends Like to be touched, held, or cuddled Play "pretend" games, engage in group games, imitate others, or use toys in creative ways Know how to express or communicate their feelings with others
  • 11. Autism is Treatable. How Is Autism Treated? Each child or adult with autism is unique and, so, each autism intervention plan should be tailored to address specific needs.
  • 12. Parents, teachers and therapists will all work together to integrate their approaches across the child’s daily life Speech language therapy (SLT) Occupational therapy (OT) Sensory integration therapy (SIT) Physical therapy (PT) Social skills therapy (SST)
  • 13. (SLT) Designed to co-ordinate the mechanics of speech. Focuses on : Mastering spoken language and gestures. (OT) A combination of cognitive, physical and motor skills. Focuses on : Play or leisure skills, learning skills and self-care skills. (SIT) Processing sensory information such as movement, touch, smell, sight and sound. Focuses on : “Available” mode for learning and social interactions (PT) Motor skills such as sitting, walking, running and jumping. Focuses on : Improve poor muscle tone, balance and coordination (SST) Designed to teach social interactions skills, from simple to difficult skills. Focuses on : eye contact, sharing toys, inviting peer to a playdate
  • 14. As a parent, you never want to believe that your precious bundle has a problem. But when it comes to autism, catching it early— ideally by the age of eighteen (18) months—makes a huge difference. But no matter your child's age, don't lose hope. Treatment can reduce the disorder's effects and help your child learn, grow, and thrive.
  • 15.  References  https://www.helpguide.org/articles/autism- learning-disabilities/does-my-child-have-autism.htm  http://www.nasom.org.my/  https://www.autismspeaks.org/what- autism/treatment  http://www.autism.org.uk/about/what-is/myths- facts-stats.aspx  http://www.theamericanmuslim.org/tam.php/featur es/articles/islamic_view_of_disabilities_and_autism /0014698  http://www.beliefnet.com/faiths/2006/11/how- autism-reinvigorated-my-muslim-faith.aspx  http://thesynaptictrust.org/files/Guidelines_for_Sta y_and_Play_Sessions_Childrens_Centres.pdf ALHAMDULILLAH