Learn about smart children with autism

Autism is the name of a syndrome when children have defects in communication, in interacting with people, difficulties in controlling language, behavior, emotions, leading to reduced ability to integrate into society. . The reported prevalence of children with autism varies across countries and groups of people.

Video content is professionally consulted by Professor, Dr. Nguyen Thanh Liem - Director of Vinmec Institute of Stem Cell and Gene Technology

In the US, one in 59 babies is born with autism. It is estimated that people with autism make up about 1% of the population. In Vietnam, there are currently no accurate statistics on the prevalence of autism in the community. However, it is noted that the number of children with autism is increasing and autism is a burden on families and society.
There are 3 groups of children with autism:
High-functioning group: High thinking and receptive ability Moderate-level group of autistic children with intellectual disabilities In the group of high-functioning autistic children, there are have better receptive ability than the average group of children, autistic children with special talents are very rare, should not be mistakenly thought that autistic children are intelligent and very intelligent autistic children. There are some children with special innate abilities, especially in math, there are children who can add a lot of numbers together, like a calculator in their head. However, it should be noted that being gifted does not mean being a genius.
The special abilities in autistic children do not show that autistic children are intelligent, it is just a special gift and ability.
Currently, education in a special way is the most basic method when treating children with autism, this method lasts many years, from the time a child with autism is 1-2 years old to adolescence. Educating children with autism is a journey. Autistic children, whether mild or severe, are also a combination of syndromes, cognitive decline, social interaction, language as well as communication ability, so The treatment needs a long, persistent and persistent process along with scientific methods from experts. The close cooperation of both parents, families, teachers, the community.. can bring good results, not just using drugs to treat like other diseases.
Parents need to monitor their child's autism carefully, talk to professionals such as doctors, psychologists, kindergarten and specialist teachers, follow the advice and therapeutic guidelines on the care and education of children with autism, so that they can better support them during the upcoming journey that the child has to go.