Autism

• Autism

  Apparent at age 2 years or before 3 years of age.
• Autism 


  Characterized by impairment in reciprocal social interaction and in verbal and nonverbal communication
• Autism

  Child is self-absorbed and unable to relate to others.
• Autism

  Autoerotic behavior - rocking, masturbation, spinning, twirling, self-mutilatiom
• Implementation: Autism

  • Maintain consistency in child's routine, habits, preferences
  • Promote safety
  • Facilitate communication with the use of picture boards
  • Support parents