Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental condition that can persist throughout childhood and significantly affect parent–child relationships, peer relationships, school life, and community adaptation.
In general, symptoms typically become noticeable between the ages of 1 and 2 years; more severe cases may be identified even before the age of 1, while milder presentations may not be recognised until after the age of 2.
Does your child show any of the following signs?
Social Interaction and Communication Difficulties
❐ Lacks interest in social interaction.
❐ Has difficulty maintaining appropriate eye contact.
❐Has limited empathy and difficulty understanding others' perspectives or feelings.
❐ Has difficulty developing and maintaining peer relationships.
❐ Has difficulty using non‑verbal behaviours to support social interaction. (e.g., eye contact, facial expressions, and body language)
Repetitive Behaviors
❐ Repetitive, stereotyped behaviours, such as hand flapping, rocking, or spinning
❐ Intense preoccupation with certain objects (e.g., wheels or parts of toys)
❐ Rigid and inflexible behaviours, with difficulty accepting changes or deviations from routine
❐ Narrow, highly focused interests (e.g., numbers, maps, or other specific topics)
❐ Sensory hypersensitivity or hyposensitivity
If parents notice these features in their child, it is recommended to arrange a consultation with our psychiatrist for further assessment.
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Assessed by Specialist Psychiatrist.
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A parent interview will be conducted before the assessment to understand the child’s situation.
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Clinical observation will be carried out to assess the child’s speech, social interaction, communication, behaviour, and related areas
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After the assessment, the results will be explained to the parents, along with treatment recommendations
Courses and Training
Currently, the most effective approach for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder focuses on education‑based and behavioural interventions,aiming to help them build effective social and communication skills and enhance their ability to adapt to social and school life.
SEN Primary One Adaptation Class
Helps children adapt to and integrate into the primary school environment early, smooth the kindergarten‑to‑primary transition, and reduce stress for both children and parents.
PEERS® Social Skills Training
Improve social skills including making and maintaining friendships, conversation, and
social problem-solving.
Social Skills Group
Learning to identify one’s own and others’ emotions, and to express and regulate emotions in appropriate ways.
iLs Listening Therapy
Through listening therapy, the nervous system is stabilized to help regulate auditory sensitivity and attention, thereby enhancing learning effectiveness.
Treatments
All children with autism can benefit from early intervention. Research shows that children
can be reliably diagnosed as early as age 2. The optimal window for intervention is by
age 3 or earlier. Treatment should begin as soon as possible after diagnosis. However, because each individual with autism has different needs, treatment plans should be individualised and tailored to the child’s unique profile.
1. Medication
If a child with autism has co‑occurring difficulties such as attention problems, hyperactivity, aggression, or emotional issues, medication may be needed to support their management.
Medication cannot cure the core symptoms of autism, but it can effectively reduce irritability, repetitive behaviours, hyperactivity, and other challenging behaviours, thereby helping the child participate more effectively in education and behavioural interventions.
2. Behavioural Therapy
Using Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA), therapists analyse the function of different behaviours and deliver individualised behavioural education programmes tailored to children with autism.
Through intensive, structured one‑to‑one ABA learning, children with autism receive training in communication and cognition, as well as in social skills and independent daily living skills, enabling them to participate more meaningfully in everyday life.
3. Other Treatment
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Occupational Therapy
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Music Therapy
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Arts Therapy
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Psychotherapy
