My Child is diagnosed with Autism. What to do?

  An Autism diagnosis can have a varying impact on many parent’s life. Many questions come up in our minds: When will my child be cured of Autism? Will my child lead a normal life? What will his future be like? What is the best treatment? Let’s understand what Autism is and what are the first few things to do after your child is diagnosed with autism. A child is a child first; the diagnosis does not define a child. What is Autism? Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental disorder, usually recognisable by the first two years of a child’s life. Children with Autism may have difficulty with social interaction and communication skills. Some common symptoms observed are Lack of eye contact Have difficulty in using gestures or understanding gestures Difficulty staying on topic when talking or answering questions might be difficult for some children. Repetitive behaviours like hand-flapping, rocking, jumping, etc Fixations on certain activities or objects Some children have specif...