By Dr. Debabrata Chakraborty, Neurology Autism is characterized by specific behaviour patterns such as compulsive repetition, challenges with social interaction, and very unique and specific strengths and intellectual abilities. Here are five things you might not have known about Autism – Autism is not rare: Awareness of Autism as a disorder is not as…
Some Lesser Known Facts About Autism!
By Dr. Neeta Naik, Pediatric Neurology Autism involves a triad of impairments – in social interaction, in communication and the use of language, and in limited imagination as reflected in restricted, repetitive and stereotyped patterns of behavior and activities. It is a lifelong, nonprogressive neurological disorder typically appearing before the age of…
Autism Spectrum Disorder – Know More About It!
By Dr. Atul Aswani, Psychiatry Autism is a disorder of the brain development. Characterized by difficulties in social interaction, non verbal and verbal communication and repetitive behaviors, they affect individuals differently and to varying degrees. Causes Even though a lot of research is still going on, findings indicate a strong genetic component…
Digging Deep About Autism!
By Dr. Nk Tak, Psychiatry Autism is a disorder of brain development. Characterized by difficulties in social interaction, non-verbal and verbal communication and repetitive behaviors, they affect individuals differently and to varying degrees. Causes- Even though a lot of research is still going on, findings indicate a strong genetic component as well…
Autism – What Causes It?
By Dr. Amrita Gupta, Pediatrics Autism or autism spectrum disorder is a chronic neurodevelopmental condition, which impairs the cognitive and emotional growth of children. The symptoms are usually spotted in children under the age of 4. The condition is typified by difficulty or sometimes, disability in social interaction along with repetitive behaviour.…
Autism In Children – 5 Causes Of It!
By Dr. Lata Bhat, Pediatrics Autism or autism spectrum disorder is a chronic neurodevelopmental condition, which impairs the cognitive and emotional growth of children. The symptoms are usually spotted in children under the age of 3 years and sometimes even before 1 year. The condition is typified by difficulty or sometimes, disability…
Beat Autism with Occupational Therapy!
By Dr. R K Lohiya, Occupational Therapy Raising a child with autism is a baffling and stressful time for every parent. You worry about their well-being, grow overprotective and defensive of their every action and live in constant fear and confusion about what is right and wrong for your baby. According to…
Autism – Signs & Symptoms You Must Know!
By Dr. Rahul Chandhok, Psychiatry, Autism is a disorder of the brain development. Characterized by difficulties in social interaction, non verbal and verbal communication and repetitive behaviors, they affect individuals differently and to varying degrees. Causes Even though a lot of research is still going on, findings indicate a strong genetic component…
5 Things About Autism You Did Not Know!
By Dr. Rakesh Kumar, Neurology, Autism is characterized with specific behavior patterns such as compulsive repetition, challenges with social interaction, and very unique and specific strengths and intellectual abilities. Here are five things you might not have known about Autism – Autism is not rare: Awareness of Autism as a disorder is not as…
Autism In Children – Know Its Causes and Symptoms!
By Dr. Rahul Yadav , Pediatrics Is your child experiencing disturbances and imbalance in heart rhythm? Has your child recently experienced blackouts and palpitations? These symptoms may indicate Bruguda syndrome in your child. Brugada syndrome is an inherited heart disorder, where the heart rhythm disturbance restricts the flow of sodium ions into…