Understanding Autism Early Signs Misconceptions and Effective Therapies

Updated: Dec 5, 2024

Early Signs of Autism

not responding to their name
avoiding eye contact
not smiling when you smile at them.
Repetitive movements, such as flapping their hands, flicking their fingers or rocking their body.
Getting very upset if they do not like a certain taste, smell or sound.
Loss of previously acquired speech, babbling or social skills

There is no cure for autism, and medications are typically prescribed to manage specific symptoms or co-occurring conditions associated with ASD
No Medications to treat core autism. advised melatonin for sleep initiation. probiotic for chronic constipation/gut issues.
There is no consensus within the scientific and medical communities regarding the efficacy of stem cell therapy for autism.

There is limited scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of gluten-free, sugar-free or diary-free diets for the treatment of ASD.

Why should we avoid screen time?

White matter development is impacted
No space for social interaction
It’s visually over stimulating
Avoid screen time for children below 2 years, and maximum of 1/2 hour for children above the age of 2(screen diet)

Applied Behavior Analysis which includes interaction, prompts, communication, group, special education and aggresssive behaviours.
sensory integration Therapy
Self-help Skills/activities of daily living
Parental Support/optimal environment

"Autism is not a choice. Acceptance is. Imagine if the opposite were true." - Stuart Duncan

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