Autism Being Over Diagnosed in Children | Treatment for Autism Bangalore

1. IS AUTISM BEING OVER-DIAGNOSED IN CHILDREN? Written By DR. P. SUMITHA HEMAVATHY (PT) Founder & Director - CAPAAR

2. Federal studies show that there is a rise in autism diagnosis rates in children, where many concluded that doctors are over-diagnosing the children for the disorder. However, any child who receives early treatment for autism in Bangalore and across the country can likely reverse their symptoms and grow much successful in their future. HOW OFTEN IS AUTISM DIAGNOSED? Recent studies stated that 10% of children are been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are over-diagnosed. This analyzed the results from the 2011 Survey of Pathways to Diagnosis which involved approximately 1,600 children between the age group of 6 and 17 who had received an autism diagnosis and they also found that 13% of diagnosed children later fell off the spectrum. Many parents reported the changes in diagnostic criteria.

3. WHAT CAUSES HIGH AUTISM DIAGNOSIS RATES? The rate of children diagnosed with autism has grown up very much. In the 1990s about one among 2,000 children had autism but now one among 150 children are suffering from autism disorder.Whereas researchers are not so clear on why autism diagnosis rates have gone so high. A higher chance of proteins might also have some effect. Several symptoms of autism also overlap with other disorders like epilepsy, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other intellectual disabilities.

4. THE ROLE OF EARLY INTERVENTION

5. THE ROLE OF EARLY INTERVENTION Research tells that early intervention for autism is more likely to have major long-term positive effects on symptoms. The intervention program is nothing but it explains why many children are diagnosed with autism step off the spectrum after a few years. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can be diagnosed in children before they are 2years old and they can overcome the symptoms easily with just 12 weeks of early intervention therapy. Children have undergone this showed significant improvements in developmental and communicative skills and improved their learning and general functional abilities.

6. EARLY INTERVENTION TREATMENT FOR AUTISM

7. EARLY INTERVENTION TREATMENT FOR AUTISM IN BANGALORE Research tells that early intervention treatment can improve the child’s development. Toddlers and preschool children diagnosed with autism are benefited from tailored early intervention treatment. According to your child’s specifications, behavioral scientists have developed several models for treatment. Important features of an effective treatment plan include: Clearly defined goals and objectives with regular improvement. Therapeutic activities which are used to address language, learning, play, motor, and social skills. Treatment should be done by highly qualified and good experienced therapists and educators. Parent’s involvement in decision-making about treatment modalities. Good network of support that includes professionals.

8. CONCLUSION CAPAAR gives developmental daycare and early intervention therapy for children who are diagnosed with autism. Treatment models mainly focus on providing network support and encouraging personal achievement through. To review your child’s autism diagnosis or for information about Treatment for Autism Bangalore, contact us today at +91 9845273273!!! ALSO FOLLOW US ON:

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