Get Autism Treatment from the Best Autism Treatment Center in Delhi

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a development delay in a child which leads to significant behavioral, communication, and social problems. Due to this the child might also develop social anxiety while growing up. Specially abled children might communicate, interact, behave, or learn in ways different from normal people.

If your child also shows the symptoms of autism, then you can connect with us to get treatment from the best autism treatment center in Delhi.

At Sharda Psychiatric Clinic, we understand the unique challenges faced by individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and their families. Hence, our center is dedicated to offering comprehensive and customized treatment and support services to help individuals with autism thrive and live a quality life.

Why Choose Sharda Psychiatric Clinic for Treatment?

Expertise and Experience: Our team comprises highly trained professionals dedicated to the latest research and best practices.
Individualized Treatment Approach: Tailoring treatment plans to meet the specific needs of each individual.
Multidisciplinary Team Collaboration: Working together to ensure holistic care.
Family-Centered Care: Supporting and educating families throughout the treatment process.
State-of-the-Art Facilities: Equipped with modern resources for effective intervention.
Community Integration: Promoting acceptance and inclusion of individuals with autism.

Types of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) does not specify autism into various types like DSM-IV that included terms such as Asperger’s Syndrome, Pervasive Developmental Disorder-Not Otherwise Specified (PDD-NOS), etc.

Instead, DSM-5 has consolidated these categories into a single autism category like Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).However, within the Autism Spectrum Disorder diagnosis, the DSM-5 mentions the severity levels and symptoms of dimensions.

These severity levels include:

Level 1: Requiring Support

Level 2: Requiring Substantial Support

Level 3: Requiring very substantial support

DSM-5 Autism Diagnostic Criteria

Here is the autism diagnostic criteria as defined by DSM-5

Persistent Deficits in Social Communication and Social Interaction

This might include social-emotional reciprocity deficit such as abnormal social approach and failure to do a normal conversation.
Deficits in the nonverbal communicative behaviors used for social interaction like difficulty to comprehend or use gestures, or lacking facial expressions during conversations
Difficulty in developing, maintaining and understanding relationships like finding it difficult to adjust the behavior to suit different contexts.

Restricted, Repetitive Patterns of Behavior, or Interests
Repetitive motor movements, or the use of objects or speech
Showing inflexibility to stick to routines or behavioral patterns
Highly fixated interests which are abnormal in nature like preoccupied with specific objects
Hyper or hypo reactivity to sensory aspects within the environment like the pain, temperature, specific sounds, etc.

Symptoms might not be present within the early development period but may not become completely manifested until the social demands surpass the limited capabilities.
Symptoms cause clinically impairment in occupational, social, and similar important areas.
These disturbances should not be explained via intellectual disability or global developmental delay. Intellectual disability and autism spectrum disorder co-occur frequently to diagnose autism spectrum disorder and intellectual disability.

Note: Individuals with an established DSM-IV diagnosis of autistic disorderAsperger’s disorder, and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise mentioned must be provided with autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Individuals with difficulty in social communication but their symptoms do not meet the criteria for autism spectrum disorder must be evaluated for social (pragmatic) communication disorder.

Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder

The symptoms of autism can be divided into 3 types as enumerated in detail below:

Socialization and Communication
Not participating in simple interactive games
Avoiding eye contact or keeping it limited
Look way up or down
Not understanding emotions such as sad and hurt
Confusion in facial expressions such as anger, sad, or surprised
Difficulty in understanding gestures
Babbling or not able to speak by 1 year of age
Not looking properly where they are pointed to look

Behavioral Skills
Does any task repeatedly
Repeatedly speaking the same words and phrases
Focuses on single object and behaves obsessively
Feels uncomfortable with changes in regular routine
Gets regular mood swings or act impulsively
Difficulty in expressing what they want and often feel stressed
Feels annoyed when not allowed to do anything
Unusual body movements

Other Difficulties
Sleep deprivation
Eating disorder
Language development delay
Delay in acquiring cognitive skills
Seizures
Feeling fatigued

Treatment Options Offered by Our Clinic

To treat individuals with autism, Sharda Psychiatric Clinic with its team of certified professionals offer the following treatment options:

Behavioral Therapies: These therapies focus on enhancing particular behaviors, social skills, communication, adaptive living skills, etc. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) is one of the widely used therapies for autism which focuses on breaking down skills into smaller tasks and offering positive reinforcement for desired behaviors.
Speech and Language Therapy: This therapy is provided for individuals who experience speech and language difficulties. It helps them enhance communication skills, including verbal and nonverbal communication.
Occupational Therapy: This therapy is aimed at helping individuals with autism develop skills needed for daily living. It can also help in addressing sensory sensitivities and motor coordination issues.
Social Skills Training: With this training, our team will teach individuals to interact with each other, develop friendships, and also understand social cues. We often have lessons, role-playing, and group activities to help them practice social skills in various settings.
Medication: While there is no medication that can treat the core symptoms of autism, we prescribe medications to manage associated symptoms such as anxiety, depression, aggression, or hyperactivity.
Parent Training and Support: Parents and caretakers play an important role in supporting the individuals with autism. They are provided training to help them learn strategies to manage challenging behaviors and promote communication.

Partner with Us for Empowerment and Fulfillment on Your Autism Journey

At Sharda Psychiatric Clinic, our team is dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of individuals with autism and their families. With our experience and personalized approach, we can help you to live a better life with autism.Contact us today to learn more about our services and how we can support you on your autism journey. You can also directly connect with us over the whatsapp, our team will connect with you soon.