اوتیسم متوسط یا سطح ۲

اوتیسم متوسط یا سطح ۲ یکی از انواع اختلال طیف اوتیسم است که کودکان مبتلا به آن در مقایسه با اوتیسم خفیف، به حمایت و آموزش بیشتری نیاز دارند. In fact, these people face challenges in establishing social communication, understanding other people's feelings, and controlling repetitive behaviors. Therefore, timely diagnosis and the initiation of specialized treatments such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral therapy play a very effective role in improving their communication skills and increasing their individual independence.

moderate autism symptoms in children

Children with autism face challenges in communication, social interaction, and daily behaviors, and the intensity of symptoms at this level is more than mild autism, so the child needs constant support to perform daily activities. Among its most important symptoms are:

Speech delay or repeating words without understanding the meaning
Difficulty making eye contact or not responding to one's name
Disinterest in group games and desire to be alone
Repetitive and stereotyped behaviors in autism such as spinning, waving or arranging objects
Over or under sensitivity to sound, light or touch
Inability to understand other people's feelings or express emotions in an appropriate way
Strong dependence on fixed daily plans and routines
Extreme focus on specific and limited interests
Unexpected reactions to environmental changes or new situations
Difficulty with motor skills such as running, holding a pencil, or coordinating body movements

difference of autism level 2 with level 1 and 3

Autism is divided into three different levels (1, 2 and 3) based on the severity of the symptoms and the level of the person's need for support. Each of these levels represents a range of communication, social and behavioral abilities that manifests differently in each person.

Level	Autism level 1 (mild)	Autism level 2 (moderate)	Autism level 3 (severe)
Ability Communicative	Can speak, but has difficulty understanding and retaining conversation.	Speech is limited or repetitive and verbal communication is difficult.	Often without speech or with very limited communication
Social interaction	Interests in communication, but has difficulty establishing effective relationships	He has little desire to interact and it is difficult for him to understand the feelings of others.	He does not desire social interaction and avoids contact with others.
Repetitive behaviors	It is sometimes seen but it can be controlled.	It has more and more significant repetitive behaviors.	Severe and persistent repetitive behaviors that interfere with daily life.
Needs support	Requires limited support.	Requires significant and ongoing support.	Requires a lot of support and constant care.
Adapting to changes	Can adapt with a little time.	He has great resistance to changing routines and plans.	He cannot tolerate change in any way and suffers from severe anxiety.
Individual independence	He is independent in many things.	He needs help in doing some daily tasks. It has.

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The role of parental support in moderate autism

Parental help to a child with moderate autism is very important in the development and improvement of his skills. Emotional support, continuous education and close cooperation with therapists can have a significant impact on the child's progress. Practical solutions for parents are as follows:

Participating in therapy sessions with a speech therapist, occupational therapist, and behavior therapist helps improve the child's communication and control skills.
Creating a regular daily schedule increases the feeling of security and reduces anxiety in the child.
Using pictures or alternative communication tools helps greatly in expressing needs for speech delays.
Encouraging positive behaviors through praise or rewards helps to reduce repetitive and inappropriate behaviors.
Identifying the child's sensitivities to sound, light or touch and providing a calm environment reduces sensory stimulation.
Practicing simple social skills such as group games and short conversations helps to strengthen the child's interaction.
Keeping calm, patience and showing affection during difficult times increases the child's confidence and improves the emotional relationship.
Awareness of the nature of autism and participation in parent training courses helps to better understand the needs of the child and improve the quality of life of the family.

moderate autism treatment or level 2

The goal of treatment is to strengthen the child's communication, social and behavioral skills and increase his independence in everyday life. Among the treatment methods for this spectrum of autism are as follows:

speech therapy

Children with moderate autism often have difficulty communicating verbally, so speech therapy helps them improve speech, pronunciation, and language comprehension. The therapist uses games, pictures and listening exercises to increase speaking skills, and in case of inability to speak, alternative methods such as sign language or communication tools are used.

occupational therapy

occupational therapy on improving skills Movement, concentration and the ability to perform daily activities are focused. In fact, this method helps the child to gain more independence in tasks such as dressing, eating, or writing. Also, occupational therapy exercises cause eye-hand coordination and reduce sensory problems.

behavioral therapy

Behavior therapy is one of the most effective methods for correcting inappropriate behaviors and strengthening positive behaviors; In this method, the therapist uses rewards and repetition to teach desired behaviors to help improve concentration, increase social skills, and reduce repetitive behaviors.

Children with moderate autism have problems interacting with others, so social skills training sessions teach them how to make eye contact and understand other people's feelings. Normally, these trainings are done in the form of group games and real situations.

Finally…

Moderate or level 2 autism can be controlled with timely diagnosis and regular treatment despite communication and behavioral challenges. The combination of methods such as speech therapy, occupational therapy, and behavioral therapy, along with the emotional support of parents, can make the child's growth path smoother. Also, creating a calm and stable environment at home and school, along with continuous education, plays an important role in increasing the skills and improving the quality of life of these children.