Question
My son is now three years old, and I see other children often playing outside, but he always stays alone in his room or a corner and rarely speaks. I’m worried he might have a mental illness. Is he suffering from autism?
Answer
At the age of three, children are usually lively and active. If a child often stays alone in a room and is not talkative, it should be considered whether there might be a mental health issue, possibly autism. Parents should take their child to a regular public hospital pediatric department for a consultation as soon as possible. After the doctor examines and diagnoses, follow the specialist’s advice to take appropriate medication treatment, psychological motivation methods, and develop a reasonable rehabilitation exercise plan to assist the child in recovery.