High-functioning Autism: Symptoms, Diagnosis, & Treatment



High-functioning Autism Symptom,Diagnosis & Treatment

High-functioning autism often exhibits certain traits that others on the autistic spectrum do not. Often, they are highly intelligent and have impressive language skills. People at the other end of the spectrum may be non-verbal, which can make it challenging to determine their learning or intellectual abilities.

What Does High-Functioning Autism Look Like?

  
High-functioning Autism


 The Symptoms of High-Functioning Autism? 

  1. Interest in routine
  2. Language peculiarities
  3. Sensory difficulties
  4. Social problems
  5. Fixation on a particular subject or object
  6. High levels of emotional sensitivity

High-Functioning Autism Diagnosis

If you are concerned about your child's development, especially if a sibling or other close relative has ASD, your doctor may recommend a specialist. To find out if there is a physical cause for the observed behaviors, the specialist will perform tests such as hearing tests to evaluate for deafness or hearing loss. Parents are interviewed to gather information about the child's communication style and behavior and how these have changed over time.

Treatment and Management

  1. Speech Therapy
  2. Group therapy 
  3. Floortime therapy
  4. Relationship Development Intervention (RDI) Therapy 
  5. Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS)
  6. Occupational Therapy
  7. Medications
Location: Kochi, Kerala, India

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