WORLD AUTISM DAY

Autism is a developmental disorder characterized by difficulties with social interaction and communication, and by restricted and repetitive behaviour. Parents often notice signs during the first three years of their child’s life. These signs often develop gradually, though some autistic children experience worsening in their communication and social skills after reaching developmental milestones at a normal pace.Early behavioural interventions or speech therapy can help autistic children gain self-care, social, and communication skills. Although there is no known cure, there have been cases of children who have achieved good outcomes. Some autistic adults are unable to live independently. An autistic culture has developed, with some individuals seeking a cure and others believing autism should be accepted as a difference to be accommodated instead of cured.Every year the un celebrates world autism day as a way to spread about autism, provide help to them and educate people.This year the UN declared to provide names of those disabled people who worked towards the betterment of people during the pandemic times.The word will be spread through an online event which will have their panel of the autism spectrum who would discuss the issues and through their own lives and difficulties they faced and how they have tackled them.According to the census of 2011, around 7,862,921 children with disabilities were below the 19-year age group, among which 595,089 have an intellectual disability. The study also stated that one in 66 children was autistic in India. Despite being an alarming issue, autism awareness is severely lacking though its incidence has increased over the last decade.Every year it is celebrated with the hope to spread awareness and acceptance towards the autism facing children and help them with their problems. Listed below the initial symptoms of autism in kids of different age group-Below the age of 1 year. Avoids eye contact. No facial expression or inappropriate expression. Doesn’t respond to your smile. Doesn’t look at objects which you show. May not respond to sound. ticks to specific toys. Difficult to comfort and soothe the child
1-2 years of age. Kids being in their imaginary world. Delay in speech. Doesn’t respond when called by name. Doesn’t respond to questions appropriately. Extra sensitive to loud sounds, unusual smells. Unresponsive to people. Repetitive behaviour like taping body parts repeat words or noises
Over the age of 2 years. Prefers to play alone. The child will not share things with others. Difficulty in expressing his/her feelings. Does not make friends and share things. Hardly uses gestures or displays appropriate body language.one of their speech can be either low pitched or high pitched.Sensitive to infections and can fall sick frequently