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VOL. 7, ISSUE 2 (2022)
Difficulties in screening and assessment of children with autism and their rehabilitation through physical therapy
Authors
Vikas Chandra Kushwaha, Sita Ram Pal
Abstract
Autism is a set of heterogeneous neurodevelopmental conditions,
characterized by early-onset difficulties in social communication and unusually
restricted, repetitive behaviour and interests. The worldwide population
prevalence is about 1%. Autism affects more male than female individuals, and
comorbidity is common >70% have concurrent conditions). The screening and
diagnosis of the children with autism spectrum disorder has been a big
challenge for various stakeholders like researchers, parents, professionals and
teachers also. There are various degrees of multipledeficits like handwriting
deficits, difficulties in the writing process, difficulties in reading
comprehension, other comprehension difficulties, math abilities, difficulties
in Activities of Daily Living ADL) and difficulties in sports and games found
in children with Autism. Lacking of fine motor skills adversely affects writing,
drawing as well as many functional activities involving the hands and arms
directly and also adversely affects academic activities along with optimal
level of functioning. The rehabilitation of children with autism has been more
challenging task because of complex issues like socio-communication deficits
along with repetitive behavioral patterns with significant deficits in over all
motor development. Motor skills among children with autism can be developed
through innovative practices like- Neuro- Developmental Therapy NDT), modern
equipments and specific exercises. This paper highlights about the Challenges
faced by researchers, parents, professionals in screening and assessment of
children with Autism along with role of various physical therapy techniques in
their rehabilitation. Various Approaches which are effective methods used as
interventions and management to improve overall motor activities and functional
abilities in children with Autism.
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Pages:54-57
How to cite this article:
Vikas Chandra Kushwaha, Sita Ram Pal "Difficulties in screening and assessment of children with autism and their rehabilitation through physical therapy". National Journal of Multidisciplinary Research and Development, Vol 7, Issue 2, 2022, Pages 54-57
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