MEDICAL REHABILITATION IN PATIENT WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Abstract

ABSTRACT: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder in which persons present with a range of impairments in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal     communication, as well as restrictions in behaviors and interests. Additionally, the majority of the children with ASD may have significant perceptuo-motor impairments    that deserve assessments and interventions.¹ Autism spectrum is estimated to affect about 1% of people (62.2 million globally as of 2015).² Males are diagnosed more often than females. The term "spectrum" can refer to the range of symptoms or their severity, leading some to favor  a distinction between severely disabled autistics who cannot speak or look after themselves, and higher functioning autistics.³ There is no known cure for autism, although those with Asperger syndrome and    those who have autism and require little-to-no support are more likely to experience a lessening of symptoms over time. The main goals of treatment are to lessen associated deficits and family distress, and to increase quality of life and functional independence.⁸ We report the rehabilitative course of 3 years and 4 month old boy, who came to the PMR department brought by his parents with chief complaint cannot communicate and have limited eye contact with people

Key Words: autism spectrum disorder, neurodevelopmental disorder, asperger syndrome