World Autism Awareness Day: Impactful Psychological Therapies For The Autistic Kids

Autism is a pervasive developmental disorder that individuals are born with, impacting their social interaction, communication, and behavior. Symptoms typically manifest around the age of 3 years, with varying levels of severity. This condition often results in challenges with reciprocal communication and may involve restricted communication patterns and distinct behavioural differences. (Image source: getty Images)

Early Detection and Management: While autism cannot be prevented, early detection is crucial for effective management. Upon diagnosis, seeking support from therapists, counsellors, and psychiatrists is recommended. These professionals employ specialised techniques tailored to the individual's needs, facilitating physical and mental development. Through targeted interventions, individuals with autism can learn valuable social and life skills, enhancing their ability to navigate daily tasks and integrate into community life. (Image source: getty images)

Therapy helps individuals with autism build resilience and cope with challenges they may encounter. Specialised interventions focus on fostering active participation in social situations and developing essential life skills. While obstacles may arise, consistent therapy equips individuals with the strength and tools needed to navigate daily activities in a healthy and stable manner, promoting their overall well-being and integration into society.(Image source: getty images)

There are many techniques used to treat Autistic Behaviour. (Image source: getty images)

a. First is Applied Behaviour Analysis where the child's Strength and Weaknesses are noted and the deficit areas are worked on. (Image source: getty images)

b. Second is Picture Exchange Technique which is used to enhance communication amongst such individuals. This is one of the most impressive and advanced techniques as it brings prompt results and helps in the development of regular senses of such persons . For example if an individual has to go to the restroom, he or she can pick up one particular card with the picture which will clearly say about the immediate need. (Image source: getty images)

c. Third is about the Flow Time Technique, where the parents are allowed with the person. This helps in dealing with the anxiety process amongst them and gradually they become socially more attentive and interactive. (Image source: getty images)

d. Fourth is Sensory Integration Therapy which identifies the sensory sensitivities amongst the person with Autism . Like such individuals might be very much reactive towards the sound of the flowing water, loud noise, particular touch, material sounds. This therapy can cure this particular difficulty. (Image source: getty images)

e. Last is Speech Therapy where the interventions in speech are taken care of in a very sensible way . Its like an adjunct therapy (Image source: getty images)

Inputs by: Aparupa Ojha, Clinical Psychologist, Monoshij (Image Source: Getty)