Why do I always feel lonely?

As a parent of a child, have you ever carefully observed his/her every move, sometimes it is a look, sometimes it is a gesture, sometimes it is a demand...

If the child always feels lonely, lacks the ability to express joy, and does not like to share with others even when he or she encounters something that makes him or her happy;

They don’t dare to look people in the eye and can’t express their demands; they lack responsive communication and cannot recognize the voices of familiar people.

Then you should be careful, or it may be a sign of autism.

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What is autism?

Autism, also known as autism, is a group of diseases that begin in early childhood. Its core symptoms are social interaction and communication disorders, repetitive and stereotyped behaviors, and limited and narrow interests. It is difficult to communicate with them, and usually begins before the age of 3.

Are there many children with autism?

According to the "China Autism Education and Rehabilitation Industry Development Report", the incidence of autism in China is 0.7%, and the number of people with autism spectrum disorders exceeds 10 million. Among these 10 million people, there are about 3 million to 5 million children aged 0-14. Autism spectrum disorders have become the most common type of mental illness in children, and the incidence in boys is higher than that in girls .

At present, autism is a global problem and its incidence rate among children is constantly rising. We hope that parents will pay more attention to their children, actively discover problems and solve them.

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Why do people get autism?

According to relevant research, the pathogenesis of autism is relatively complex. It is generally believed that autism is the result of the combined effects of multiple factors such as genetic factors, environmental factors, and immune factors. However, special attention should be paid to genetic factors, which account for 90% of autism. There are also environmental factors that cannot be ignored.

For example, under genetic factors, the probability of identical twins (with basically the same genetic background) suffering from autism (onset consistency rate) is 50~90%, and the probability of fraternal twins (with genetics similar to other siblings) suffering from autism is 0~24%. This shows that the onset of autism is related to genetics. Approximately 600-1200 genes and genomes related to autism have been identified.

In addition, for children whose clinical diagnosis cannot be clearly made or whose genetic pathogenic factors cannot be inferred, whole exome genetic testing of the family of three is recommended as a first choice.

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If your child is diagnosed with autism,

What should parents do?

The problem of autistic children is never just a disease problem. Parents also need a good attitude, tolerance and understanding of the children's behavior. Never be overly tough. Invest in their world with patience and perseverance, comfort and encourage him/her, hug and touch more, and gradually let the children feel the love of their parents, thereby enhancing their sense of security, promoting the emotional development of the children, and working together with the attending physician to help the children out of difficulties and overcome difficulties together.

Here, we would also like to remind all parents that if you find your child has abnormal behavior, you must seek medical attention in time. It is generally believed that the younger the child, the better the treatment effect, which also helps to improve the prognosis of autism.