#Autism awareness events in Bangalore

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Best Autism Therapy Centre in Bangalore - Types Of Autism

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In the present day world it’s not hard to find information online to understand what autism is. However you may also want to know the various types of Autism especially when it is affecting your child since the type determines the therapy he/she needs in the coming days.

Autism is a neurological and developmental disorder whose symptoms can be witnessed in early childhood and has the potential last along a person’s lifetime. Its affects can be seen on the manner in which a person behaves and interacts with others and also on the learning skills.

Let us have a clearer understanding on the types of autism through this article written by Best Autism Doctor in Bangalore:

As mentioned earlier your awareness on the type can benefit you in preparing yourself for your child’s care and in opting for the most appropriate treatment more comfortably.

So here are the 5 types of Autism explained by Best Autism Therapy Centre in Bangalore:

1.      Mild Autism

2.      High Functioning Autism

3.      Severe Autism

4.      Kanner’s Syndrome

5.      Rett Syndrome.

 1 – Mild Autism:

As the name itself indicates this type comprises of milder symptoms of regular autism. People with mild autism will have noticeable problems related to communicating and socializing skills. Though they can have a normal conversation the connect and purpose and sway away at times making it difficult for the opposite person. The typical symptoms of autism like difficulties in initiating a conversation, in adapting to changes in routine behavior can be seen here to but on a much milder side. And any excessive exposure to things like noise, lights may pose challenges to them.

2 – High Functioning Autism:

The main characteristic of High functioning Autism is a major delay in the development of speech and language skills till they reach the age of three. Symptoms like lower verbal reasoning skills face issues when they are required to individually function and few other things like better empathy with others and interest in multiple things.

3 – Severe Autism:

Also referred to as Level 3 Autism this type requires the affected person to have a very high level of support and care even up to 24/7. The severity of the symptoms makes it almost impossible for them to grow or to be cared in a typical school setting or a usual household setting. The severities of symptom like total inability to use spoken language, extreme sensitivity or total insensitivity towards light, smell etc, having really low levels of IQs and Repetitive uncontrollable behaviors.

4 – Kanner’s Syndrome (classic autism):

Classic Autism is characterized by:

Hinting  lack of attachment

 eye contact avoidance

Struggle or failure in develop social relationships

Compulsive behavior along with heavy  resistance to change

Lower levels of intellect

Speech related issues like muteness

5 – Rett Syndrome:

This is an Autism type that affects girl children typically and is very problematic. Usual early growth and a slowdown in the developments later is what marks as its characteristic. This eventually multiples into poor motor skills and hampered brain growth. Social interaction and movement of body parts in a controlled manner gets impaired with Rett Syndrome.

Common Therapy options used in Best Autism Therapy Centre in Bangalore:

•         Behavioral Therapy techniques (ABA) – encouraging the good behaviors patters and gradually eliminating the bad or harmful ones

•         Early Interventions – Techniques that offer early good results when deployed before the child turns three.

•         Speech and language therapies – helps especially in severe cases where non-verbal communication alone stands a chance and for those children with moderate difficulties as well.

Conclusion:

At CAPAAR the Best Autism Therapy Centre in Bangalore, therapies are chosen based on the severity level of ADSD or Autism. Before that is done the behavior pattern towards day to day events needs to be analyzed well for the optimum treatment.

Secondly the involvement of family members, peers and school teachers play a vital role in treatment plan being effective. Since they are children with special needs the care and support has to be even more special. And that is possible when you are well aware of the circumstances as a parent about your child’s autism.

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Fragile X Society Organizes Upcoming Events In 2017 To Spread Awareness On Fragile X Syndrome

Fragile X Society – India is dedicated to spread awareness about the Fragile X syndrome (FXS), a common factor responsible for inherited intellectual impairment that affects millions of people all over the world. It is also the most common known genetic factor for autism or the autism spectrum disorders. From causing mild learning impairments to severe intellectual or cognitive impairments that are often referred to as symptoms of mental retardation, Fragile X syndrome (FXS) can cause a number of serious symptoms that can make it extremely difficult for a person to lead a normal life. Delays in speech and language development are common, as are a variety of physical and behavioral characteristics.

Hundreds and thousands of lives are affected by this syndrome in India and people yet have little awareness about this serious condition. It is necessary to take special steps so that the lives of people affected by it can be improved. It can be a painful experience for any parent to have an autistic child at home. The lack of awareness about this condition within the Indian society also makes people’s life difficult here. There is a strong stigma associated with being the carrier of the genetic makeup that gives rise to Fragile X and people affected by this condition often face serious problems in their social lives. Due to such reasons, it is necessary to educate people about this condition and how it can affect their lives. Since it is a genetic condition, it can happen to practically anyone and people should know how to deal with their lives if it does.

To spread awareness about Fragile X syndrome (FXS) and promote effective medical treatment of the condition, Mrs. Shalini Kedia founded the Fragile X Society – India that aims to take medical treatment for this condition to an all new level. Organizing the first-ever International Fragile X conference in India 10 years ago, the society is all set to join hands with UC Davis MIND Institute in California and sponsor a number of upcoming meetings between February 24 and March 5 in various cities like Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore and Mumbai that will improve the prospects of medical treatment of this syndrome.  

Medical aspects of Fragile X syndrome

Fragile X-associated Tremor/Ataxia Syndrome

Fragile X-associated tremor/ataxia Syndrome (FXTAS) is a condition that causes balance, tremor and memory problems in some older male (and less commonly, female) “carriers” of the FMR1 gene. FXTAS is caused by a “premutation” of the FMR1 Gene.

Fragile X-associated Primary Ovarian Insufficiency

Fragile X-associated primary ovarian insufficiency (FXPOI) is characterized by decreased ovarian function, which can lead to infertility and early menopause in some female “carriers” of the FMR1 gene. FXPOI is caused by a premutation of the FMR1 Gene.

Fragile X-associated Disorders (FXD) can be passed on by carriers of the FMR1 gene mutation who have no apparent signs of an FXD. In some families a number of individuals may be affected, while in other families a diagnosed individual may be the only known family member to exhibit symptoms. Also, in some families, only carriers are identified and there are no apparently affected family members.

FXS In India: The Lack Of General Awareness & Contribution By Fragile X Society

It is estimated that there are as many as 300,000 to 400,000 Indians with FXS and millions of carriers of the mutation. However, only very small numbers have been diagnosed, a problem that is common throughout most of the world. Due to the inherited nature of Fragile X, this lack of awareness and diagnosis leads to there being multiple family members with, or at risk for, one of the Fragile X-associated Disorders and it is not uncommon for there to be two, three, five or even greater numbers of affected individuals within an extended family.

Thanks to the efforts of the Fragile X Society – India, there is some awareness about Fragile X in India, including a clinic in Mumbai, and an International Autism and Fragile X Syndrome conference was held in Mumbai in 2007.

An Awe-Inspiring Contribution ByThe Founder Chairperson Mrs. Shalini Kedia

Mrs. Shalini Kedia is the founder and chairperson of the Fragile X Society – India. Through her efforts and her team, including volunteers and advisors, families impacted by Fragile X have somewhere to turn within India. The society organized the first-ever International Fragile X conference in India 10 years ago and, along with the UC Davis MIND Institute in California, is the main sponsor of the upcoming meetings.

The Upcoming Events

A team of American clinicians and researchers will be meeting with families and professionals at medical institutions in Delhi, Kolkata, Bangalore and Mumbai between February 24 and March 5. The goals of the visits include:

• Expand and develop relationships between Indian and American researchers and clinicians. • Improve awareness of all Fragile X-associated Disorders throughout India. • Exchange knowledge between Indian and American professionals about the latest evidence-based treatments for Fragile X-associated Disorders. • Highlight the relationship of fragile X syndrome to autism. • Further engage the patient community to expand the reach of the Fragile X Society – India.

The Future Plans By Fragile X Society

The Fragile X Society – India will build on the upcoming meetings to improve the rate of diagnosis, especially early diagnosis, which will lead to earlier and better interventions that are evidence-based. We also hope to establish treatment clinics in all of the major Indian cities and to foster more research. We plan to continue to be an active member of the International Fragile X Alliance, an online organization of parent support groups, and to encourage new clinics to become members of the Fragile X Clinical & Research Consortium (FXCRC), a U.S. based group of 30 medical institutions that recently voted to expand internationally.