Opportunities babies are born with autism in Indonesia has increased dramatically, ie 1 case per 165 births. Parents are encouraged to recognize the symptoms of autism alert since early childhood in order to facilitate handling.
It disclosed a doctor at once motivator of children with special needs, Kresno Mulyadi SpKJ, at the launch of his book entitled Autism is treatable, Sunday (10 / 7) at the College of Communication The London School, Jakarta.
One and a half decades ago, he added, the number of autism is about 4 cases in 10,000 births. However, that number has soared. Version of the National Education Ministry, about 1 in 500 births. Kresno using broader definitions of autism, that autism spectrum disorders.
"This disorder is widespread in nature, ranging mild to severe. Mild disorders usually escape detection (parents) at age under 5 years. However, serious problems begin when children start school, for example in the 4th grade. He finished school phobia, "he said.
Until now, the exact cause of autism has not been found. Based on some research, a number of factors known to influence the emergence of autism. "For example, when trimester (pregnancy) first, the mother was bleeding so that the supply of oxygen to the baby's brain does not optimal," he said.
Other factors such inveksi toxoplasmosis and herpes viruses. Then, heavy metal contamination, such as lead, mercury, and cadmium. Air pollution or contaminated seafood is also a potential trigger autism or other brain disorders in the fetus.
Children can recognize symptoms of autism since the age of 1-2 years. "There are several symptoms, such as unstable emotions, child likes the way on tiptoe, down or hurt themselves, jumping in bed or easily preoccupied with his own toys," said Kresno.
By recognizing the symptoms early on, autism is more easily handled. Although autism can not be cured, with good handling, such as therapy, symptoms of autism sufferers can be reduced. "For example, the tendency of repetition (repeat actions) can be reduced, better communication," he said.
Government attention
According Praptono of the Directorate of Special Education and Special Services Ministry of Education, autism is now the government's special attention. Therefore, the case prevalence continues to rise. Now the case of autism is no longer dominated by the capable.
"During this time complained of therapy services (autism) is still very expensive. For that, we will build the autism center, rehabilitation centers and treatment of autism in five regions, the end of this year. Each region received assistance to Rp 5 billion for its construction so that its services (therapy) cheap "he said.
However, he was reluctant to mention any areas that will stand the central handling of autistic children. Determination of the population of children with autism relies on local and regional preparedness
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