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Autism diagnosed for a 2 year old child
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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Dr. Mansi Jain
Psychiatrist
7 yrs exp
Mumbai
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.
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Ms. Sanheetha Ved
Counselling Psychologist
6 yrs exp
Bangalore
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.
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