What is autism?

It is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects how one communicates, interacts, behaves, and learn, also known as autism spectrum disorder (ASD), Limited eye contact, repetitive speech or movements, and body language are early indicators of autism. Children (and adults) with autism can maximize their abilities and overcome any obstacles with the use of behavioral treatments and other kinds of support.

What are the common symptoms of autism (ASD)?

1.  Communication and Social Symptoms

• Poor or no eye contact
  • Repetition of words or phrases (echolalia)
  • Inability to interpret emotions or facial expressions
  • Absence of motivation for social contacts or interactions with peers
  • Unusual or restricted reactions to affection, such hugging
  • Even with excellent language skills, having trouble starting up or maintaining conversations
  • The tendency to use unfamiliar sentences or to speak in tone
  • Inability to communicate nonverbally through body language or gestures

2.  Self-regulation and Emotional symptoms

• Having trouble controlling one’s emotions and having frequent tantrums or breakdowns
  • High reactivity to fear or anxiety, particularly in unfamiliar or crowded situations
  • Emotional dysregulation that results in anger or aggression
  • Limited coping strategies for sensory overload or stress

3.  Physical and Motor Symptoms

• Unusual or delayed motor skills (such as clumsiness, toe-walking, or atypical gait)
  • Fine motor skills issues (such as difficulties with writing, buttoning, or using utensils)
  • Abnormal physical posture or motions, particularly when agitated or under stress

4.  Sensory related Symptoms :

• Overreaction or failure to react to stimuli such as taste, touch, light, or sound
  • Strong disliking of specific items, foods, or textures
  • Unusual visual analysis of objects, such as gazing at them from strange perspectives
  • visible carelessness for temperature or pain
  • Interest in patterns, lights, or moving objects\

5.  Learning and Cognitive Symptoms

• Early childhood delayed speech and language development
  • Problem-solving or conceptual problems
  • Highly competent in certain areas but lacking in others (e.g., proficient in math but struggling with language)
  • Tendency to learn better with visual aids than with spoken directions

Autism Treatment in Lahore at Physio Resource

The autism spectrum disorder (ASD) does currently not have a single, recognized treatment. Regardless of age at diagnosis, many individuals with ASD benefit from treatment. If people with ASD receive the right therapies and interventions, they have the best opportunity of utilizing all of their skills and abilities.

The best treatments and interventions vary from individual to person. But highly specialized and structured treatments are the most effective for the majority of individuals with ASD. Treatment will significantly decrease symptoms and help autistic child with everyday tasks.

Because the symptoms of ASD and other conditions, such attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), sometimes overlap, it’s important that treatment focus on the individual’s needs rather than the diagnosis.

Autism treatment in Lahore available at Physio Resource, Gullberg includes:

1.  Physiotherapy :

Our physiotherapy team encourages autistic individual’s participation in everyday

activities by focusing motor coordination, balance, and posture.

2.  Behavior therapy:

The variety of behavioral, language-related, and social challenges associated with the autism spectrum condition are treated in numerous ways.

• Speech therapy:Our competent speech therapist works on both expressive and receptive language. Our

therapist focuses on communication skills, helping kids’ to communicate their needs, and

understand social signs.

4.  Occupational therapy:

Our therapist helps children develop daily living skills, regulate sensory responses, and build independence in tasks like dressing, eating, and playing.

Schedule your Appointment:

Physio Resource provides the best autism treatment in Lahore. Our team at Physio Resource is dedicated to giving autistic children the best possible treatment. To assist all children in maximizing their potential, our team in Gullberg, Lahore, uses an integrated strategy that includes behavioral support, speech therapy, and physical therapy.

Contact us

Physio Resource Phone

No: 0304-4283442

Address: 93-A1, Gurumangat Road, Gullberg, III Lahore

Meet the Author:

With more than seven years of expertise in child rehabilitation, Dr. Ahmad Bilal is the top paediatric physiotherapist in Lahore. At Physio Resource, Gulberg, he specialises in treating developmental delays, autism, and cerebral palsy, enabling kids to realise their greatest potential.

Written by: Dr. Ahmad Bilal (Consultant Physiotherapist, MS NMPT)

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