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autism spectrum disorder

What is autism?

Autism spectrum disorders are underdevelopment disorders caused by abnormalities in the way the brain develops and works. It is considered a lifelong disorder, the degree of impairment in functioning varies between individuals with autism.

Genetics

Having an autistic child increases your chances of having a second autistic child by 5 percent.

risk factor and causes 1

Set of genes linked to autism, especially in the presence of other factors like hormonal imbalance, anoxia, and exposure to toxins

Environmental Factors

  • premature birth,
  • foetal alcohol syndrome,
  • maternal obesity,
  • pregnancy diabetes,
  • certain pregnancy medications for seizures.
  • Another set of culprits could be toxic chemicals like pesticides, herbicides, mercury, and lead

risk factor and causes 2

Parental Age

  • women over 40 tend to have more autistic children than women between these ages

risk factor and causes 3

  • father: 50-70% jump in risk of having an autistic child for fathers over 50 years old

Other Health Issues

risk factor and causes 4

  • neurofibromatosis

  • Down’s syndrome

  • muscular dystrophy

  • cerebral palsy

  • infantile epilepsy

sign and symptom

Sensitivity

Avoiding eye contact

Delayed speech\ communication skills.

Reliance on rules and routines

cognitive problem

delayed millstones

Emotional impairment

Neurological impairment

signs and symptoms

prevalence

x

  • About 1 in 54 children has been identified with autism spectrum disorder
  • ASD is more than 4 times more common among boys than among girls.

y

hydrotherapy

treatments and activities carried out in the water for the sake of relaxation, fitness, physical rehabilitation, and other therapeutic purposes.

aquatic therapy ?

swimming pool

Swimming pool therapy

The exercise program is performed in the swimming pool. It is a beneficial form of therapy that is useful for a variety of medical conditions.

Immersion

therapies

type of treatment where the patient is immersed cold water immersion, such as an ice bath, and contrast water therapy

Baths in warm

water

Hydrotherapy is the practice of soaking in a warm water bath. To enhance the bath, the individual can add salts and minerals, essential oils, or other items.

tools can be

used

Products

float materials

Obstacle course

Parallel Bars

teach and restore balance, which can be done easily in a pool.

Floaters are useful for patient handling and for creating the right conditions or a fun atmosphere.

allowing walking workouts to be performed in any position.

Products

Underwater Bicycle

Transfer Accessories

Underwater treadmill

low-impact rotating leg movements are extremely beneficial

. safely transport patients into and out of the hydrotherapy pool

reduce weight while also allowing the patient to perform walking exercises

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