Can autism be cured?
Most children with mild autism and many in mild-to-moderate zone can come out of the autism spectrum and many can become neurotypical too. Find out more in this excerpt from Autism Asha book.
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Which school is right for your autistic child?
Choosing a school for your autistic child is not easy. Dr Bhatia guides you about the factors you need to consider while choosing a school.
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Which supplements can help your autistic child?
Dietary supplements should be used as part of a comprehensive treatment plan that includes behavioural interventions, therapy, and support services tailored to the autistic child's specific needs
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What does the latest research tell us about the cause of autism?
The abnormal electrical activity during early development could lead to the behavioral and social challenges seen in autism, suggesting a potential primary cause at the molecular level.
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Should You give camel milk for autism treatment?
Is camel milk beneficial for autistic kids? Find out research-backed conclusion from pediatrician Dr Manish Bhatia.
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What is high-functioning autism?
People considered to have high-functioning autism may show significant strengths in certain areas, such as memory, focus, and learning abilities.
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Why is autism prevalence increasing?
Although the scientific community says that the large increase in autism numbers is due to better diagnosis, as a clinician, I can tell you that there were hardly any cases with symptoms similar to autism when I was a medical student or a young practitioner.
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How common is autism?
This update reflects the wide variability in autism prevalence estimates worldwide, highlighting the challenges in accurately measuring this condition globally due to differences in study methodologies, diagnostic criteria, and access to services.
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What is autism?
Autism is a spectrum disorder, which means that children with autism can have diverse symptoms. Autism spectrum disorder is characterised by persistent deficits in the ability to initiate and to sustain reciprocal social interaction and social communication, and by a range of restricted, repetitive, and inflexible patterns of behaviour.
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