Autism is a developmental problem. It is more common in boys than in girls.

Symptoms

• Difficulty with social interaction.
• Limits in communication and language
• Repetitive behaviors.
• Problems with social skills, such as sharing emotions, understanding how people are feeling, expressing empathy or having a conversation.
• Presence of unusual behaviors (e.g., hand flapping, rocking, biting), play that is repetitive and unusual and strong preference for sticking to a routine.

Autism is known as a spectrum disorder, meaning the severity and type of symptoms are different from person to person. Autism is an evolving disorder and your child’s symptoms and needs may change as they pass through different stages of development.

• Education and Learning Programs
• Medications andVitamins and mineral supplements
• Speech and language therapy
• Music therapy
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Occupational therapy
• Massage therapy
• The Picture Exchange Communication System