Autism spectrum disorder
What is autism?
A condition related to and affecting brain development, autism begins in early childhood and continues throughout life. It affects how the affected person behaves, learns, interacts, and communicates within society, causing difficulty switching between activities or excessive focus on details.
What are its signs and symptoms?
A condition related to and affecting brain development, autism begins in early childhood and continues throughout life. It affects how the affected person behaves, learns, interacts, and communicates within society, causing difficulty switching between activities or excessive focus on details.
How do you deal with someone diagnosed with autism?
- Establish a daily schedule and stick to it to avoid stress caused by sudden changes throughout the day.
- Use direct language or clear visual cues. Reward good behaviors to encourage them to be repeated.
- Deal calmly with unusual behaviors, and try to find out the reason for them.
- Offer them simple techniques, such as relaxation and deep breathing, to deal with stress.
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معدل انتشار اضطراب طيف التوحد حول العالم:
وفقًا لمنظمة الصحة العالمية: طفل من كل 160 طفل حول العالم مصاب باضطراب طيف التوحد.
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