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Autism Spectrum Disorder

Autism spectrum disorder is a developmental neurological disorder characterized by difficult and defective social interaction, social communication (verbal and nonverbal), and restricted, repetitive behavioral pattern. They lack attention. They may or may not develop language, intellectual, and motor skills. If they acquire these skills, they can be delayed. Elderly parents, prematurity, and low birth weight are attributed to its etiology. Treatment options include behavioral therapy and medications.

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My neighbor's kid has delayed speech and symptoms of autism. Kindly help.

Query: Hello doctor,I am concerned with a neighbor of mine who has a 4-year-old kid who I suspect has autism. A concerned neighbor I am, I searched through the internet and looked for the symptoms of autism. There, I found similarities such as delayed speech development (more of just babbling), not respond...  Read Full »


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Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You have mentioned that the parents are also looking for an answer and have visited a doctor, but that has not been helpful. Have they seen a psychologist? If not, suggest they go to one. You have been concerned and have mentioned delayed...  Read Full »

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