How is childhood autism treated?

Jul 19, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

My child is three years old now. He doesn't interact with other children and has limited communication with family members. A friend at the hospital mentioned that he might have autism. I would like to ask, how is autism treated?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Zhou Xiaofeng
Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects children's social interaction, communication abilities, and behavioral patterns. It can be treated using the following methods: 1. **Early Education**: Parents should implement early intervention and diagnosis for the child, undergo long-term treatment, and emphasize daily intervention. Children suspected of having autism should also receive educational intervention as early as possible to avoid delaying treatment. 2. **Scientific Training**: Follow medical advice and use effective methods such as training targeting the core symptoms of autism. This can also promote the child's physical development, improve intelligence, prevent and treat diseases, and enhance self-care abilities. 3. **Individualized Training**: If the child has issues related to intelligence, symptoms, or behavior, parents should carry out planned individualized training under a doctor's guidance, grouping the child based on developmental level and behavioral characteristics for appropriate training. 4. **Family Involvement**: Provide comprehensive support and education to the child's family to increase family participation. In daily life, parental attitudes, environment, and social support can all affect the child's subsequent rehabilitation. Parents should accept the reality and properly manage the relationship between the child's condition, daily life, and work responsibilities. 5. **Medication**: Generally, no medication can cure autism, but medications such as risperidone oral solution and haloperidol oral solution may be taken under medical guidance to improve some of the child's symptoms.