World Autism Awareness Day
World Autism Awareness Day
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Tackling brain disorders without drugs |
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| Brain Function Training has helped 14-year-old Jahnvi, an autistic child, to regain more control over her brain and now she is looking forward to joining a normal school next academic year. Similarly, Krishna who had a tough time with academics, now plans to study medicine after BFT therapy. |
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A disorder, not disease
Autism is a brain development disorder characterised by impaired social interaction and communication. The child also exhibits restricted and repetitive behaviour.
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| Detecting Autism |
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Help them lead a meaningful life |
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Autism first appears during infancy or childhood, and generally follows a steady course without remission. Symptoms tend to continue through adulthood, although often in more muted form. |
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The United Nations Secretary General, Ban-Ki Moon, has called for intensified global efforts to help children and persons with autism.
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