Question
A two-year-old boy with a history of good health has started to show delays in language development and a reduction in social interaction since about four and a half months after his first birthday. Parents describe the child as becoming less interested in people, with reduced responsiveness to commands, and there appears to be a regression in language skills. The child has a habit of watching television, and his hearing seems normal, but his communication abilities have been affected. Parents are worried that the child may have autism, but they are not sure if he fully meets the characteristics of the condition.
Answer
Based on the description, the child may be suffering from chronic rhinitis, a chronic inflammation of the nasal mucosa that lasts for a longer period or recurs frequently. It is suggested to use traditional Chinese medicine “Chuang Er Zi San” for treatment. Additionally, parents should consider seeking professional advice from a speech therapist to help improve the child’s language and communication skills. At the same time, it is important to reduce the child’s dependency on television and engage in more interaction and communication with him to promote his language and social development.