Question
Doctor, my child is 3 years old and doesn’t speak, has poor motor skills, and can’t jump. What should I do for treatment?
Answer
Autism, also known as childhood autism, is a widely prevalent developmental disorder characterized by abnormal quality of social interaction and communication styles across various functional activities, including social interactions, speech disorders, narrow range of interests, and rigid behavioral patterns. Autism has five main symptoms, with the first three being the core: social impairments. Some children may show avoidance of eye contact and lack of facial expressions in infancy. Education needs to be consistent and long-term, as children require mastery of basic skills and habits over a period of half a year or more, especially early education is very important for children.