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Chandigarh 06th April:- As many as 100 tricity doctors from PGI, Chandigarh, Indian Academy of Pediatrics & members of IMA participated in a symposium on 'Autism Spectrum Disorder' at Max Hospital, Mohali today. The symposium was organized to mark World Autism Awareness Week.
Dr. Chhaya Sambharya Prasad, Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrician & National Secretary, Indian Academy of Pediatrics(IAP) Chapter of Neuro Developmental Pediatrics and Dr Sachin Kaushik, Sr Consultant-Psychiatry were the main speakers during symposium. Whereas Dr. Pratibha Singhi, HOD & Professor, Dept of Pediatrics, PGI, Chandigarh was Guest of Honor during occasion.
Among others, Sandeep Dogra, VP-Operations and Zonal Head, Max , Dr. Jayshree Murlidharan, Prof, Dept of Pediatrics, PGI, Chandigarh and President, IAP Chandigarh Chapter , & Prof ON Bhakoo, Sr Consultant at Max & former Head of Deptt of Pediatrics, PGI Chandigarh presented during occasion.
Talking about the role of Pediatricians in current scenario, Dr. Chhaya said that in today times, many challenges are being faced by doctors and parents due to a rising number of developmental and behavioral problems among children. Autism is a lifelong development disorder that begins in early childhood and severely impacts in the child, the communication and social skills and interaction with other outer world. The spectrum of symptoms can range from relatively mild to very severe.
The origins of autism still remain a mystery but some in depth research provide deep insights into what could be the probable cause of Autism. This neuro developmental disorder can only be modified and managed through timely and early identification and appropriate early intervention. The earlier the children have access to care, services and treatment, the more likely they are to progress and attain their maximum potential, Autistic children should be accommodated in the mainstream education system to give them a better learning environment and not segregate them in special schools, Dr Chhaya maintained.
Dr Sachin Kaushik said that latest global surveys suggest that 1 in every 68 children are being diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder (CDC 2014). The role of parents in understanding the spectrum of Autism and being an integral part of the interventions is very important.
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