ASD, ADHD, OCD
ASD: Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurological disorder related to brain development that impacts and often halts social and communicative/interactive growth.
Some Symptoms of ASD are:- Perform repetitive actions
- Don’t respond to their names by 12 months
- Don’t get interested or attached to discussions
- Avoid eye contact and isolate themselves
- Have delayed speech and language skills
- Have trouble understanding others’ emotions and feelings and communicating.
- Repeat words and phrases
The above are a list of some of the symptoms of ASD, however, especially at such a young age, these can just be misunderstood as the child being a late bloomer, an introvert or just not very social, which can make them undetected, preventing the use of early interventions.
One in 160 children are on the spectrum and are diagnosed with ASD.
- Autism (ASD)
- ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder)
- OCD (Obsessive Compulsive Disorder)
These neurological disorders are found in people during childhood and are continued throughout adolescence and adulthood. However, if children get early interventions in the beginning of their diagnosis, they can often adapt better and develop their communication and social skills to a much higher level.
Autism:
- More than one million cases per year in India.
- A disorder that can’t be cured, but treatment can help.
- Therapies are some of the primary ways to help people with autism. These therapies help them convey how they act and express themselves.
ADHD:
- More than ten million cases per year in India.
- People with ADHD often have trouble paying attention and controlling impulsive behaviors.
- People with ADHD often fidget, forget or lose things and have trouble interacting with others.
OCD:
- More than one million cases per year in India.
- Excessive thoughts and obsessions lead to repeated behaviors and compulsions.
- People with OCD may face anxiety if they’re compulsive behaviors are not performed.
It’s important to understand that for any of these disorders, the treatments can only be generalised to a small extent as each person may have different triggers and may need different ways of intervention and treatment. However, one of the main treatments that people with these disorders use, are different types of therapy.
