How is it diagnosed?
Diagnosing ASD requires a multidisciplinary evaluation:
🔹 Clinical interviews
🔹 Behavioral observation
🔹 Language and communication development tests
🔹 Evaluation by child psychologists or neurologists
It can be done from 18 months, and the earlier it is detected, the better the intervention tools will be.
Support and treatment
Although there is no cure, early intervention with speech, occupational therapy, sensory and emotional encouragement can make a big difference in the quality of life of people with ASD.
Some types of support:
Establishing clear routines
ABA therapy (Applied Behavior Analysis)
Adapted special education
Emotional encouragement for the family
Strengthening inclusive environments in schools and communities
Conclusion
Autism is not a tragedy. The real tragedy is not detecting it early, not providing support and not understanding neurological diversity.
