Kapanlagi.com - Keeping children in good condition is certainly the task of parents, so that the growth and development of children can proceed properly. But what if it's a child with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or commonly known as autism? There must be extra care and supervision. This can help heal children to grow better. Autism is a brain development disorder that affects the ability of sufferers to communicate and interact with others.
Therefore, parents must understand this, in order to be able to handle it properly. Of course, besides dealing with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), it is good for you to know more about what autism is and what causes it. Don't worry, KLovers, you only need extra care and supervision, as well as proper guidance for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) to develop better.
For that reason, it has been reported from various sources, here is the understanding of autism along with the causes, risk factors, characteristics, and tips for communicating with children who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) or autism. Let's check it out right away, KLovers.
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Autism is a brain development disorder that affects the ability of sufferers to communicate and interact with others. In addition, autism also causes behavioral disorders and limits interests for the sufferers.
In the medical world, autism is currently referred to as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) because the symptoms and severity levels vary in each patient. Based on data collected by WHO, autism occurs in 1 out of 160 children worldwide.
Meanwhile, in Indonesia, there is still no exact data on the number of autism sufferers. Nevertheless, you need to be more aware of the symptoms of autism as early as possible, because although autism cannot be cured, there are various methods to manage autism so that sufferers can adapt to daily life.
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In addition to understanding autism, there are also causes of autism itself. Although until now it cannot be determined what is the main factor for a child to have autism.
Reported by halodoc.com, experts have identified several genes suspected to be associated with ASD or autism. Sometimes these genes appear and mutate spontaneously. However, in other cases, a person may inherit these genes from their parents.
Those with autism may also experience changes in key areas of the brain that affect speech and behavior. Environmental factors may also play a role in the development of ASD, although doctors have not been able to confirm it.
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There are also characteristics commonly exhibited by children with autism. Here are some characteristics that you can recognize and understand:
1. Difficulty in communication.
2. Impairment in social relationships.
3. Easily getting angry, crying, or laughing without clear reasons.
4. Only liking or consuming certain foods.
5. Engaging in repetitive actions or movements, such as hand flapping or spinning around.
6. Only interested in specific objects or topics.
7. Engaging in self-harming activities, such as biting their hand tightly or banging their head against the wall.
8. Having rigid language or body movements.
9. Difficulty sleeping.
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Next is the presence of risk factors that could potentially lead to autism. And the triggering factors for autism are:
1. Gender
Boys have a risk of experiencing autism up to 4 times higher than girls.
2. Genetic factors
Parents with autism are at risk of having children with the same disorder.
3. Premature birth
This is particularly for babies born during the 26th week of pregnancy or earlier.
4. Transmission during pregnancy
In this case, it is not uncommon, for example, the side effects of alcohol or drugs (especially epilepsy drugs for pregnant women) during pregnancy.
5. Influence of other disorders
Other disorders include Down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, neurofibromatosis, Tourette syndrome, cerebral palsy, and Rett syndrome.
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And finally, here are some good and appropriate communication tips for children with autism. This is an important point for you parents out there, KLovers. Because communication is the first step in improving the condition of children with autism. And here are some good and appropriate communication tips for children with autism:
1. Get used to speaking in short and clear sentences, or speak slowly with pauses between words.
2. Give the child time to understand what you are saying.
3. If necessary, accompany your words with simple body movements. So that the child can easily understand.
4. And finally, always call the child by their name.
So it can be concluded that autism is a brain development disorder that affects the ability of sufferers to communicate and interact with others. Therefore, it is important for parents to know how to overcome, care for, and communicate with children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).
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