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The term of autism means a developmental disorder which is characterised by impaired social interaction and communication. At the age of three years, repetitive and restricted behaviour may also be seen. Although autism has a strong genetic basis but in some cases it is associated with different agents which cause birth defects. The number of people diagnosed with autism has increased dramatically since the 1980s in developed countries but some later in developing countries.
The symptoms include lack of social or emotional behave, disturbance in person relation, disturbance in communication, disturbance in sensory processing, parrot like repetitive use of language or idiosyncratic language and persistent preoccupation with parts of objects and overall developmental delay. Onset must be prior to age three years, with delays or abnormal functioning in either social interaction, language as used in social communication or symbolic or imaginative play.
In Bangladesh, there is no correct statistical information about autism. Most of the time, the children with autism spectrum disorder are detected by general paediatrician. But the management needs multidisciplinary approach including occupational therapy, sensory integration treatment, cognitive therapy, behavioural modification techniques, speech therapy, treatment based school, psychotherapy, dietary management etc.
A proper screening and assessment is necessary as early as possible to get optimal development and to include in normal society.
Early management behind the problems of children can give better solution. It is our hope that all doctors and pediatricians will send that kind of children who have behavioral problems, autistic symptoms, inattentive to activity, poor brain function, etc to the concerned specialist for better and optimal management.

Source - thedailystar.net