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Autism and its associated concerns – In conversation with Dr Ajay Sharma

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Dr Ajay Sharma

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Key Takeaways:

  1. Early spotting of global developmental delays is crucial for identifying concerns in a child’s growth.
  2. Autism diagnosis and assessment should be done by a professional for accurate identification.
  3. Therapeutic interventions play a role in supporting children with Autism.
  4. It is important to distinguish Autism from other conditions that may appear similar.
  5. Autism is not directly inherited from one parent; its causes are more complex.

Autism or ASD is one such developmental condition that manifests itself as social and behavioral differences in the child, as early as one year of age. However, if children are not assessed for Autism carefully, many behavioral traits can be wrongly diagnosed as signs for Autism. Thus, information is key when observing and recording your child’s early developmental milestones.

Remember, early help makes a difference to your child’s development

Nayi Disha Resource Centre spoke to consultant Dr. Ajay Sharma, Neurodevelopment Pediatrician about common concerns with regard to spotting and understanding traits observed during a child’s development. Global developmental delays can be spotted in the early years of life by observing your child’s development with a sharp eye. If you spot any signs that raise concern about your child’s growth then visit your Pediatrician and request for an overall developmental assessment of your child.

Please see the video series below, and share widely among friends and family. This will allow relevant and important information to reach a wider audience and raise awareness about developmental delays and their signs in early childhood.

Summary of points discussed in the video –

  • Autism diagnosis and its assessment
  • Support of Autism through therapeutic intervention
  • Distinguishing Autism from Autism-like conditions
  • Is Autism caused due to genetic inheritance from the father or the mother?
  • Addressing aggression and behavioural issues in their child with Autism.

DISCLAIMER: Please note that this guide is for information purposes only. Please consult a qualified health practitioner for proper guidance.

The Hindi version of this video is also available. Additionally, also listen to Dr. Ajay narrates the common signs and features of Autism through the observation of a child’s social communicative responses.

We encourage you to visit Dr. Ajay’s web-page to read more about supporting behaviours in children with Autism.

If you have questions about Autism, Down Syndrome, ADHD, or other Intellectual Disabilities, or have concerns about developmental delays in a child, the Nayi Disha team is here to help. For any questions or queries, please contact our FREE Helpline at 844-844-8996. You can call or what’s app us. Our counselors speak different languages including English, Hindi, Malayalam, Gujarati, Marathi, Telugu, and Bengali.

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