Autism spectrum disorder
Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social interaction (communication disorder), stereotypical (repetitive) behavior, and behavioral disorders may also occur. RAS has a significant impact on the life of a person and the people around him.
Early signs of ASD often appear before the age of 18 months and can cause concern to parents. As the baby gets older, the symptoms of autism may become less noticeable, but in most cases they persist throughout life. However, more often than not, the symptoms become more obvious due to increased social demands.
Reasons:
The causes of the disorder have not been fully studied. Various factors are involved in its formation — their combination affects the development of brain structures and the future behavior of the child.
The main role here is given to genetics.
They are not the main causes, but they can increase the risk of developing ASD:
environment;
the age of the parents;
intrauterine infections;
the condition of the mother's body (diabetes mellitus);
taking certain medications during pregnancy;
complications of pregnancy and childbirth.
Symptoms:
RAS is characterized by:
lack of social communication (for example, non-verbal interaction, skills in developing, maintaining and understanding relationships);
limited, repetitive behaviors:
1. Stereotypical/repetitive motor movements, speech, or the use of objects (for example, simple motor stereotypes, building toys or waving objects, echolalia).
2. The need for immutability, inflexible patterns of thinking, congratulatory rituals, insisting on an unchanging route or food).
3. Limited and fixed interests.
4. Excessive or insufficient response to input sensory information (for example, hypersensitivity to sounds, to touch).
What should parents pay attention to:
the child does not react to the departure or return of the parent,
does not react to his name,
there is no pointing gesture - the desired is shown by the hand of an adult or they try to take it on their own.
does not show interest in peers and their games,
does not smile in response,
does not show affection and does not tolerate it towards himself,
does not maintain eye contact.
echolalia are noted in speech: repeats words after others or heard from cartoons.
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Treatment
There is no cure for ASD. The options for assistance are selected individually. At the moment, methods based on applied behavior analysis (ABA therapy) are considered to be one of the most effective. The Denver Early Intervention Model (ESDM) for children from 12 months to 4-5 years old has proven itself well, which also aims to develop social, gaming and speech skills in a playful format.
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How to reach
Moscow, 1st Yamskogo Polya Street, 15
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+7 495 255-50-03
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Zamoskvoretskaya line - exit 4 After exiting the subway, walk through the pedestrian tunnel and climb the stairs. Move towards the railway tracks, go down the stairs immediately after them and walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS.
Travel time
9 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign
How to get
From the Belorusskaya metro station of the Ring line - exit 2. After exiting the subway, turn left and walk to the pedestrian crossing. Cross the road through two pedestrian crossings and move along the Tverskoy overpass. Go down the stairs immediately after the railway tracks, walk along the house, then turn right onto 1st Yamskoye Pole Street. At the turn to 3rd Yamsky Pole Street, cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and continue along 1st Yamsky Field Street, after a few buildings on the left you will see Olympus Clinic MARS
Travel time
11 minutes
Landmark
Olympus Clinic MARS sign