Autism diagnosed for a 2 year old child

2017-09-27 10:59:53
My son is 22 months old and has been diagnosed with Autism by a Psychiatrist in Bangalore. He has severe insomnia, extreme hyperactivity, poor eye contact, very poor learning abilities and social and communication skills, repetitive behaviors and several other abnormalities. What will be the line of treatment if I want to treat him in Kolkata?
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Treatment or more aptly management of autism would require comprehensive approach. Medications like risperidone will help with the hyperactivity.  Poor improving eye contact, reducing repetitive behaviour he will require social skills training, Occupational therapy  which can be availed at special schools. Though autism is not curable, diagnosing and starting treatment at an early age can help improving quality of life.

Answered2017-09-27 13:13:53

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He will need special care as well as a special school. Speech therapy and other therapies are there to enable him to cope & live a productive life Early intervention is very important. Please Google search for the appropriate therapists and special educators in your city.

Answered2017-09-27 11:54:36

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