Autism Treatment Programs Are Growing world wide and so it is in Seremban. Many centers are poping up, claiming to offer a full spectrum of therapy without having qualified staff
Autism continues to be a more common diagnosis among children this days and the number is growing.
In the United Sates Nationally, 1 in 68 children and 1 in 42 boys and 1 in 189 girls are diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder. I do not the numbers in Seremban but the number above indices the possibilities in Seremban.
Upon diagnosis of autism, occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists will be needed to provide a combination of therapeutic treatments. A pediatric neurologist, a specialist who treats disorders of the nervous system, may also be involved in the care and treatment of a child diagnosed with autism.
Signs and Symptoms of an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Critical Signs:
Critical Signs:
No babbling by 12 months
No gesturing (pointing, waving) by 12 months
No single words by 16 months
Loss of language or social skills at any age
Minimal imaginative play
Communication:
No gesturing (pointing, waving) by 12 months
No single words by 16 months
Loss of language or social skills at any age
Minimal imaginative play
Communication:
Does not respond to name
Cannot convey what he/she wants
Has difficulty following directions
Must be touched to gain attention
Could say a few words, but doesn’t
Has difficulty maintaining conversations
Has difficulty understanding abstract language
Social:
Cannot convey what he/she wants
Has difficulty following directions
Must be touched to gain attention
Could say a few words, but doesn’t
Has difficulty maintaining conversations
Has difficulty understanding abstract language
Social:
Doesn’t smile socially
Acts independently
Has poor eye contact
Tunes others out, including children
Unable to read sound cues
Difficulty reading and responding to other’s emotions
Lack of sharing interest or enjoyment
Lack of warm, joyful expressions
Behavioral:
Acts independently
Has poor eye contact
Tunes others out, including children
Unable to read sound cues
Difficulty reading and responding to other’s emotions
Lack of sharing interest or enjoyment
Lack of warm, joyful expressions
Behavioral:
Has tantrums
Seems hyperactive, uncooperative, or oppositional
Walks on toes
Doesn’t know how to play with toys
Has unusual attachments to toys or objects
Does activities repetitively
Lines things up
Is oversensitive to textures or sounds
Moves in odd patterns
Spins around or flaps hands inappropriately
Repetitive movements or posturing of body, arms, hands or fingers
Seems hyperactive, uncooperative, or oppositional
Walks on toes
Doesn’t know how to play with toys
Has unusual attachments to toys or objects
Does activities repetitively
Lines things up
Is oversensitive to textures or sounds
Moves in odd patterns
Spins around or flaps hands inappropriately
Repetitive movements or posturing of body, arms, hands or fingers
When looking for a center, make sure that you do ask to speak to the therapist personally and if need be ask to see their certificate of qualification for your child need the best. Many centers claim to offer specialized service without the needed therapist.
People of Seremban the Play Project offers Special Needs Children with I consider the best available. Visit their site https://playproject.com.my/
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