Hidden Autism

ASD and autism are closely related concepts with common symptoms: isolation, mental retardation, and asocial behaviour. But pathology evolves all the time, and today there is increasingly more talk about a hidden form of autism that is very difficult to diagnose due to the absence of obvious symptoms.

It is believed that this is the mildest form of autism, the initial one. With timely treatment, especially with advanced correction techniques, it is possible to avoid the diagnosis completely. It means that a child will be able to lead the same full life as normally developing peers.

Hidden mild autism — main symptoms

Parents should be attentive to their child’s behaviour. It is recommended to discuss the slightest abnormalities with a paediatrician. Adults frequently don’t pay attention to the potential manifestations of a hidden form of ASD, while school-age children are already interested in how to recognize the signs of hidden autism in themselves. By knowing the main manifestations of the disease, parents can prevent its progress and provide healthy conditions for the development of their child.

Up to 1.5 years:

• Absence of a smile and characteristic animation when the child sees their mother
• Wandering gaze without focusing on any object
• Passive reaction to appeals, being picked up, playing
• Indifference to physical contact when communicating with relatives
• Desire to move away if the child is picked up
• Absence of association between the child and their own name

After 1.5 years:

• Absence of emotionality, a reluctance or inability to share their own emotions
• Poor facial expressions, absence of emotional attachment to their closest people
• Prevalence of gestures over verbal expression of requests and answers to questions
• Desire to be increasingly in their own room, alone; reluctance to communicate with peers
• Deterioration of mood and a nervous reaction to changes in the usual daily schedule
• Monotony in play, refusal to role-play with friends or parents, concentration on playing with one object (not necessarily a toy)
• Mild motor and speech disorders

A hidden form of pathology is frequently associated with symptomatic autism. Really, these varieties are very similar, and only a specialist can identify them. After conducting appropriate tests, a doctor at a public clinic can prescribe sessions with a psychologist, developmental treatment, behavioural correction, and, in some cases, medication correction.

The best treatment for a hidden form of ASD is stem therapy. The opinions of parents of children who have overcome the disease are positive.

Most patients who have undergone treatment for childhood autism spectrum disorder using stem cell transplantation are convinced that this is one of the best methods. According to the latest independent ratings, the Mardaleishvili Medical Centre offers the most favourable prices and conditions, and patients confirm it.

The cell transplantation procedure is an advanced treatment for childhood autism that makes it possible to eliminate the cause of the pathology. Stem cells improve the structure of the brain, solving the problem of symptomatic development. Restoring the cellular structure of the brain decreases the manifestations of the disease so the child can discover new abilities for learning, communication, and social adaptation.

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