Autism and ASD
Also known as: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Autism, Childhood autism, Autistic disorder
Hanshi NeuroLife, Shangrao, China: support for children with autism and ASD. Communication, daily-living skills, available activities and preparing an enquiry.
What is Autism and ASD?
Hanshi NeuroLife in Shangrao offers an ASD programme for children aged 1–14. Its organisational framework is GROW: placement follows the child’s development, not age alone. Goals concern communication, participation in activities and daily-living skills.
Assessing skills
The centre lists PEP, Gesell, ABC and S-S in its programme description. Reassessment during a course helps discuss changes and adjust activities. These tools serve different purposes; a skills assessment does not guarantee an outcome or replace a diagnosis.
Activities in the programme
The centre’s programme includes ABA, Floortime, TEACCH, sensory integration, speech and oral-motor sessions. Activities are selected individually. This page links to procedure descriptions and the specialists associated with them.
Parents and medical interventions
The centre describes teaching parents ways to support their child between sessions. Home activities are agreed with the specialists. Cell-based and other medical interventions require a separate discussion: offering a service does not establish its effectiveness for ASD or mean that every child needs it.
The course and preparing an enquiry
Before contacting the centre, review its admission and document information in the travel section and the available services in the price list. Tell the coordinator the child’s age, current skills and the family’s priorities. The centre can then consider which activities and course duration fit the enquiry.
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About the condition and support goals
Autism involves differences in development and in experiencing the world. Support addresses individual needs; promising a cure for autism is inappropriate. Read NHS: What is autism?.
Causes
The exact causes of ASD are unknown. A leading role is played by genetic predisposition combined with environmental factors. It is a neurodevelopmental disorder, not a result of parenting.
Symptoms
Difficulties in communication and social interaction, delayed speech, stereotyped movements, restricted interests, and sensory sensitivity to sounds, light, or touch.
Diagnostics
Diagnosis is based on observing behavior and development: screenings (M-CHAT, ADOS), speech assessment, and consultations with a neurologist, psychiatrist, and psychologist. Ruling out hearing loss is important.
Prognosis and treatment approach
Support goals follow the child’s needs, including communication, daily-living skills and participation in activities. Progress and support needs vary; neither a cure nor the same course outcome for every child can be promised.
How we treat Autism and ASD
Diagnostics
Comprehensive examination and patient assessment by an international team of specialists
Treatment plan
Development of an individual rehabilitation program considering diagnosis specifics
Therapy
Intensive course of procedures: physical therapy, massage, physiotherapy, acupuncture and other methods
Results
Progress evaluation, home recommendations and maintenance therapy plan
Treatment procedures: Autism and ASD
Doctors treating this condition
Frequently asked questions: Autism and ASD
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