What is
AUTISM?
- It is a disorder characterized by impairment in communication skills, or the presence of stereotype behavior, interest and activities with associated impairment in social interactions.
- Most common among boys.
- Usually diagnosed at age 2.
Is autism treatable?
- Yes it is treatable, but not curable.
What is the
MAIN PROBLEM?
- Impaired interpersonal functioning
What is the
MOST ACCEPTABLE CAUSE?
- Biological factors - brain anoxia, intake of drugs
What are the common
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS?
- Resist normal teaching method
- Silly laughing and giggling
- Echolalia
- Acts as deaf
- No fear of danger
- Insensitive to pain
- Crying tantrums
- Loves to Spin objects
- Resists change in the routine
- Not cuddly
- Sustained odd play
- Difficulty interacting with others
- No eye contact
- Wants blocks not ball
- Points to anything
- Attachment to inanimate objects
What are the common
PROBLEMS and the appropriate management?
- Tantrums - involves head banging - place a helmet on the head
- Communication - all vowels - use of short sentences when talking to the child
- Routines - provide consistency
What is the
PRIORITY NURSING DIAGNOSIS?
