China News Service, Hohhot, March 31st, title: "World Autism Day" visits "Xingbao": full-life services, all-round care
China News Service reporter Zhang Linhu
"The child is 9 years old this year. He has never been able to speak and dare not go out. After half a year of rehabilitation training, he can now actively integrate into the crowd and actively find children to play with. The progress is obvious." On the 31st, a person from Tuzuo Banner, Hohhot City " "Xing Bao" said his father, Mr. Yang.
"Xingbao" refers to children with autism. Autism is a congenital, pervasive developmental disorder, which mainly manifests as three core symptoms: language disorder, social disorder and stereotyped behavior. It affects social interaction, language and cognition, reaction to things, sensory regulation and movement. There are abnormal behaviors in other aspects. April 2 is the 17th World Autism Day, and this year’s theme is “Whole-Life Services, All-round Care”.
The picture shows the free clinic site. Photo by China News Service reporter Zhang Linhu
In order to let more people understand autism, care for autistic children, and provide them with more timely and effective treatment. On March 31, a team of pediatric experts from the Affiliated Hospital of Medical University of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region made a special trip to the Aibao Children's Rehabilitation Center in Tuzuo Banner, Hohhot City to provide health guidance for children with special needs and enhance society's care and acceptance of "Xingbao".
According to statistics, autism is currently a concern worldwide. The incidence rate of autism in China is about 0.7% to 1.8%, and there are approximately millions of autistic children under the age of 14, which means that the autistic group has become the first mental disability among children in the country.
The picture shows Zhuang Mengli (second from right) conducting a free clinic. Photo by China News Service reporter Zhang Linhu
Zhuang Mengli, chief physician of pediatrics at the Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, said that everyone hopes to have a happy and joyful childhood, and everyone hopes that their children will grow up healthily. But sometimes you may see some children who like to play alone, have communication difficulties, and have tantrums for no apparent reason. In fact, they may be children with autism.
"When a child has a similar situation, we should not think that the child is a late-talking person. He may have certain developmental disabilities and needs timely treatment. The diagnosis is for rehabilitation treatment. The effective treatment plan that has been clearly proven is rehabilitation training." Zhuang Meng Li said that surveys show that 60% to 70% of children with autism spectrum disorder can go to school, find a job, and return to society after scientific and systematic intervention.
This free clinic conducted a scientific assessment of the physical conditions of more than 30 children. Experts conducted face-to-face communication with children and parents to understand the children's current language, cognition, and ability status, as well as their home rehabilitation education situation, and encouraged them to be optimistic. Face your life.
Shang Zhiguo, vice chairman of the Tuzuo Banner Disabled Persons' Federation, said that according to the survey data, there are 69 orphans and disabled children of various types registered in Tuzuo Banner, more than 60% of whom are autistic, and the number of autistic children is on the rise. trend.
"In terms of rehabilitation assistance, autistic children aged 0 to 10 can receive an annual subsidy of 20,000 yuan for rehabilitation training, which greatly reduces the burden on families of autistic children." Shang Zhiguo said.
The picture shows Li Xiaohua (left) conducting a free clinic. Photo by China News Service reporter Zhang Linhu
Li Xiaohua, chief physician of pediatrics at the Affiliated Hospital of Inner Mongolia Medical University, said that the peak age of autism is usually between 2 and a half to 3 years old, and the severity is also divided. The earlier the diagnosis and rehabilitation treatment are carried out, the better the effect.
"I hope that the whole society can pay more attention and care to them (autistic children), so that they can receive treatment earlier and their social functions can be restored to the maximum extent." Li Xiaohua said.
Cao Wen, the director of Tuzuo Banner Aibao Children's Rehabilitation Center, also hopes that more caring people and groups can join the ranks of caring for autistic children and jointly create a more inclusive and warm social environment for them.
"We hope to eliminate discrimination and prejudice, enhance understanding and tolerance, and through our efforts, provide more targeted support to children with autism at each stage, and use 'whole-life services, all-round care' to explore more of children's life potential. "Cao Wen said. (over)