Early stimulation

Early stimulation for children with autism plays a critical role in their development. These early years are crucial for establishing strong foundations in areas such as language, social and emotional skills, and motor skills.

In this session, early stimulation approaches have become an integral component in the treatment of autism.

Early Diagnosis and Access to Interventions

• Early Diagnosis: Identifying early signs of autism allows early stimulation interventions to begin when the child's brain is at a highly malleable stage.

• Access to Interventions: Families need access to specialized therapists and early intervention programs, including speech, occupational and behavioral therapy, to optimize the child's development.

Game Therapy and Social Development

Therapists employ targeted play to foster communication, social interaction, and fine and gross motor skills. This approach taps into the child's specific interests.

Structured activities and group interactions help children learn to share, take turns and understand social cues, essential skills for everyday life.

Language and Communication Development

• Augmentative and Alternative Communication: For children with speech difficulties, alternative communication systems, such as pictures or electronic devices, are used to encourage functional communication.

• Receptive and Expressive Language: Therapists work on developing skills in both understanding language (receptive) and expressing it (expressive), using adaptive strategies according to the child's needs.

Sensory and Motor Stimulation

• Sensory Integration: Sensory integration therapy helps children process and respond appropriately to sensory stimuli, improving their ability to interact with the environment.

• Motor Development: Activities that develop f