A child diagnosed with autism. How can I help my child?
Maryam Sefikhanova is a rehabilitation specialist and sports physician by training. Her recovery for a child with autism yielded remarkable results.
The video provides a detailed description of the development and behavior of a child diagnosed with autism . The author describes how the child's behavior changes over a period of time, noting both positive and negative trends.
A child diagnosed with autism experiences a number of characteristic behavioral features, such as communication problems (difficulty establishing and maintaining eye contact, limited ability to communicate), difficulties in social interactions (difficulty understanding and participating in games, difficulty establishing friendships), increased sensitivity to sensory stimuli (unpleasant reactions to loud sounds, bright lights, certain textures), and difficulties adapting to new situations (anxiety and stress when changing the usual daily routine).
As a child diagnosed with autism develops, positive changes can be observed: improved eye contact, attempts to use speech, and motor development. However, certain challenges persist, such as sleep difficulties, picky eating, and a tendency toward repetitive behavior.
The author emphasizes the importance of regularly monitoring a child diagnosed with autism and tracking changes in their behavior in order to promptly adjust therapy and support. Particular attention is paid to the need for professional assistance, including consultations with specialists (psychologists, special education teachers, speech therapists) and family support.
At the end of the video, the author reminds us of the importance of understanding and accepting a child as they are, and that every child with autism is unique and deserves an individual approach.
Before and after report of Idel, 5 years old, weight 20 kg
1️⃣ 🛑 Sat at the table, working
✅sits at the same table with the children and works quietly
2️⃣🛑took anything away from children
✅Will not take it away if asked to return it, will calmly return it
3️⃣🛑 I didn't pay attention to animals on the street
✅ Started to stare
4️⃣🛑Don't touch animals on the street
✅ touched the turtle 5 times
6️⃣ 🛑 When I was angry, I hit myself on the head
✅ Stopped
7️⃣ 🛑 Didn't pay attention to the overlords.
✅ comes up to them, can hold their hand or run after them
8️⃣🛑 Didn't want to trade toys with the kids
✅he takes initiative, gives something of his own and takes something from them.
9️⃣ 🛑 Cyclically woke up from 1:00 AM and didn't sleep until 7:00 AM
✅ Sleeps without interruption
🔟🛑 I didn't choose toys in the store
✅began to want something, looks at it, chooses
1️⃣1️⃣ 🛑I didn't understand when they said "don't touch"
✅ Can be controlled when noticed
1️⃣2️⃣🛑 Didn't want to help with the exercises
✅tries, helps
1️⃣3️⃣ 🛑 I couldn't sit still in the theater, I wasn't particularly interested
✅sits, watches with interest (behaved like normal children)
1️⃣4️⃣ 🛑Didn't say a word
✅ One time dad, mom
🟢often Go, Give if he specifically wants something.
Sometimes he pronounces maaamaa in a long voice while looking into the eyes at that moment
1️⃣6️⃣ 🛑had constipation
✅ The stool is good, the stench has almost gone away.
1️⃣7️⃣ 🛑 eye contact was
✅It became more lasting and doesn't make you look away.
1️⃣8️⃣🛑ate on his own
✅Uses his right hand to hold a plate. Left-handed
1️⃣9️⃣🛑 Didn't drink any water at all
✅ I started drinking 1300 ml from the first day, now it has reached 1500 ml and more
2️⃣0️⃣🛑 Contacted with family members
✅ Requires more attention,
2️⃣1️⃣ 🛑 I didn't like going to visit where no one knew
✅comes in calmly, makes contact in his own way
2️⃣2️⃣🛑was difficult to control
✅gives in
2️⃣3️⃣ 🛑in the parks I chose one thing, mainly swings
✅ I started using almost all the slides and TDs
2️⃣4️⃣ 🛑
He tore up books, showed no interest, and took them away if I read them.
✅ shows interest, looks at pictures, reading books does not take away from him.
2️⃣5️⃣🛑increased sensorics
✅more or less decreased
2️⃣6️⃣🛑never chose
✅ Restriction of freedom of choice: chooses mainly with a look, sometimes reaches with a hand and can make it clear with a foot.
2️⃣7️⃣ 🛑Didn't help
✅ He started responding to help. When he sees something isn't working, he runs over and helps.
2️⃣8️⃣🛑 He didn’t give his hand to any of his peers.
✅ Gives the children hand in hand.
2️⃣9️⃣ 🛑Didn't choose musical instruments in a children's store
✅ I started choosing, for example, I chose a guitar.
3️⃣0️⃣ 🛑 Didn't play any instruments
✅ Plays with those he chose.
3️⃣1️⃣ 🛑 I wanted to swing on the swing alone
✅ Comes up to rock other children.
3️⃣2️⃣ 🛑 I couldn't wait when we were getting ready for a walk. I threw tantrums.
✅ Now he's waiting, we say wait by the door, we'll go out now, he's waiting calmly.
3️⃣3️⃣ 🛑 I didn't understand when they said call the elevator or press the elevator call button.
✅ He runs up in a second and calls.
3️⃣4️⃣ 🛑 Upon returning home, I had to point to my shoes to show that he had taken them off.
✅ As soon as we enter the house, he immediately turns on the light, takes off his shoes, and puts them in the closet
