Early childhood autism
Children under 3 years of age with suspected early childhood autism tend to avoid interacting with people, have difficulty expressing emotions, and show delayed speech development and monotone intonation.
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Children under 3 years of age with suspected early childhood autism tend to avoid interacting with people, have difficulty expressing emotions, and show delayed speech development and monotone intonation.
Early childhood autism is a congenital condition of the psyche that shows itself as withdrawal and separation from the outside world. This feature of the psyche becomes noticeable in the first years of life and is characterised by impaired sensorimotor, cognitive and speech functions, as well as underdeveloped social communication. Only a doctor can answer the question of whether early childhood autism can be cured, so at the first signs of an autistic disorder it is worth contacting the specialists at CSM.
Early childhood autism (ECA) appears before the age of 3 years. Typically the child does not speak, has difficulty interacting with others and makes stereotyped movements. Such symptoms are an indication for a consultation with a neurologist. You can bring this problem to CSM, where qualified doctors see patients: neurologists, psychiatrists, special education teachers, speech therapists and psychologists.
The clinic uses modern methods for diagnosing early childhood autism and advanced rehabilitation equipment. The child's parents and closest circle are always involved in the therapy process, which increases motivation to learn and to achieve new successes.
Have you noticed signs of autism in your child? Book a consultation with a child psychiatrist or a child neurologist at CSM Clinic in Kyiv. Early diagnosis helps to start support in good time.
The classification of the American psychiatric community groups all forms of autism into autism spectrum disorders (ASD).
If a child's behaviour differs noticeably from that of other children their age, it is worth contacting CSM for a consultation. Timely diagnosis gives a better chance of successful support and social adaptation.
Children with early childhood autism have a disturbed sleep and activity pattern. Frequent tantrums, fear of strangers and timidity are typical for them.
The aetiology and pathogenesis of early childhood autism have not been fully studied. Specialists in the field of ECA have several hypotheses:
Other possible catalysts for the development of ASD in children:
In a number of cases, early childhood autism develops because of a combination of causes, both genetic and external.
Children with early childhood autism experience difficulties interacting with the outside world. Learning is hard for them, and they cannot build contact with peers. In adulthood, problems are observed with adapting to social life, acquiring a profession and starting a family. The consequences of early childhood autism without treatment can include depression and isolation from society.
Diagnosing ASD is a complex, multi-stage process. First, a test for early childhood autism is completed by the child's parents (guardians). Based on its results, a paediatrician establishes the risk group and gives a referral for a psychiatrist consultation to confirm or rule out the diagnosis. In psychiatry, great attention is paid to the somatic and neurological examination, as well as laboratory tests. The main methods include:
CSM specialists use modern specialised methods for identifying ASD, including ADOS-2 diagnostics, the ADI-R test, CHAT, CASD, Leiter-3, PEP-3, ATEC, Conners-3 and WISC-4.
Timely diagnosis and the start of support may help achieve positive results in the treatment of early childhood autism. The prognosis depends on many factors and is therefore different for each patient. In medicine, there is as yet no prevention of early childhood autism.
Work with children with early childhood autism syndrome falls within the competence of a child psychiatrist. Where indicated, a neurologist, a speech therapist, a massage therapist and a physiotherapist join the therapy. At CSM, support is provided for all forms of ASD, including Kanner, Rett and Asperger syndromes. To undergo diagnostics and start support under an individual plan, book a consultation by phone or on the website.