Question
Can he speak sentences, express his needs, not reject contact with others, sing, have an incomplete pronunciation, not understand commands, feed himself and tie his shoes, but cannot answer questions like ‘How old are you’, recognize characters, and not communicate with other children?
Answer
The behavior of a 4-year-old boy should be considered for the possibility of childhood autism. This is a subtype of a broad developmental disorder that is common in males, beginning in infancy. The main symptoms include language development disorders, interpersonal communication difficulties, narrow interests, and rigid behavior. Attention should be paid to the educational methods, using ways that children can understand and accompany. Parents should create a good family environment, allowing children to feel the warmth of the family, and not pass on negative emotions from adults to children. Every time a child responds and expresses themselves, they should be timely cared for and encouraged, gradually increasing the willingness to communicate.