Question

Informative speech about autism

Answer 1

Autism is not a single disorder, it consist of the variety of the similar disorders with the common symptoms hence it’s known as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). In children having such disorders they feel problems in communication, flexible behavior, empathy and social interaction. They are highly sensitive to external sensory stimuli than other children. Hence there are various cases of anxiety & they are unable to maintain their active participation in a high technology environment. Moreover children having the ASD have restricted behavioral functions and show some stereotype behavior.

ASD are 3-4 times more common in the case of the boys than girls.

Hence caring for children with autism spectrum disorders is very sensible and challenging task for the family as well as nursing staffs

Hence there are some tips for effective care in this case:

First of all there is need to create a non-stimulating and safe environment, and then there is need to talk with the parents of the children.

Then make a proper plan as per the best suited time/schedule. If possible involve the parents in the nursing care also. If the is use of any equipment its demo should be over the parents first to avoid fear of the child. It is advisable that you have to be very gentle during the whole course of the therapy. And there should be limited health care professionals involved in the care of the child to feel safe and fearless. Always reward the good behavior of the child it will make more confidence in child and his/her active involvement will be better that the past in the therapy.

Thus by applying such nursing care the children with ASD can be treated in very effective manner.

At the last as per the ethics nurses need to be able to support and educate families regarding the proper and best management of the child after the therapy at home.