Dad and mom have been suggested to hunt early remedy when their kids start to exhibit indicators of autism corresponding to delayed communication and repetitive behaviour.
Autism Spectrum Dysfunction (ASD) is a developmental incapacity attributable to variations within the mind and impacts communication, social interactions, and behavior.
Searching for early remedy, according to the Chief Government Officer (CEO) of Vibrant Steps International College, Mrs Grace A. Nkrumah, would assist make a change within the lives of kids dwelling with such a well being situation.
Mrs Nkrumah was talking to The Ghanaian Occasions in Accra yesterday, as a part of the college’s actions to mark this yr’s World Autism Consciousness Day.
“On this big day, we wish to create consciousness on autism. What we wish to create consciousness on is the pink flags of autism so that folks who’ve infants don’t sit and watch for too lengthy earlier than they bring about them in. A few of the pink flags of autism are repetitive behaviours and delay in communication. We, due to this fact, urge mother and father to rapidly search medical help to establish what the problem is. And even whereas the analysis continues to be pending, we advocate that they search early intervention,” Mrs Nkrumah suggested.
Moreover, Mrs Nkrumah stated it was essential for instructional institutions to be geared up with the wanted assets to allow them to care for kids with autism.
“If the federal government or proper help is given to those educational establishments, they are going to all assist to help these college students wherever they’re,” she stated.
As an inclusive instructional institution within the nation, Mrs Nkrumah stated Vibrant Steps Worldwide College was dedicated to making a supportive studying surroundings the place kids with autism and their neurological friends may thrive collectively.
Moreover, she famous that by way of its specialised programmes corresponding to early intervention, speech and language remedy, and occupational remedy, the college ensured that each baby acquired the necessary help to assist develop their full potential.
BY EUGENE AMPIAW
