Autism has a significant impact on children, causing them to lack communication skills and have limited interactions with others. In severe cases, it can lead to aggressive behavior. So, how can autism be prevented and what are the symptoms? Let's find out together!
Symptoms of Autism
1. Lack of communication skills
Normal children, when they start to talk, can express their needs through language. However, children with autism cannot.
For example, when a child is hungry, they won't be able to express it verbally. Instead, they may resort to shouting or strange gestures to communicate their needs.
2. Poor expressive abilities
This is characterized by delayed speech, unclear pronunciation, simple language, and repetitive sentences. Some children with autism may even reach the age of 7 without being able to form complete sentences.
They may also have a tendency to repeat sounds from the television but struggle to speak properly themselves.
3. Repetitive behavior
Children with autism have narrow interests and often engage in repetitive actions with a specific object or certain parts of an object. They may exhibit repetitive physical movements, such as clapping their hands, and may even engage in self-harming behaviors without feeling pain!
Preventing Autism
1. Encourage participation in group activities
Many parents nowadays are too busy with work and may not allow their children to participate in group activities.
However, if you want to prevent autism, it is crucial to let your child regularly engage in group activities. Through these activities, children can develop their character and become more extroverted, reducing the likelihood of autism.
2. Cultivate various interests
Having a single interest will keep a child isolated and hinder their social communication skills, leading them to only rely on themselves.
This can make them unwilling to interact with others, making them more susceptible to autism.
3. Encourage independence
Many children nowadays lack independence and rely on their parents for everything. This can lead to personality issues and an inability to be independent.
Consequently, their social circle will be limited to their family members, and when their family is not around, they may become more withdrawn and exhibit signs of autism.
The Dangers of Autism
1. Impaired language function
We all know that the ages of 2 to 3 are the best time for children to learn oral language. During this period, their neurological system is developing, and their cognitive abilities are advancing, allowing them to move from non-communicative speech to self-centered speech.
2. Impaired neurological function
Research has shown that when a child develops autism, their neurological functions stagnate. However, with timely identification and early educational intervention, the restoration of neurological function can be improved, minimizing the differences between them and typically developing children.
3. Aggressive behavior
Children with autism often live in their own world due to their limited communication with the outside world. They may have peculiar temperaments and many of them may have ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder).
During this time, some children may engage in actions that are difficult for others to understand, such as self-harm or attacking others.
