Page 3 - Autism

Ÿ Difculties in social interaction even with
parents (difculty in building relationships
with peers, relatives etc).
Ÿ Experience a delay or change in language or
social skills.
Ÿ Hyperactivity or pervasiveness.

Ÿ A preference for being alone or aloofness.

Ÿ Repetitive motor movements or activities (e.g.
running in circles, apping hands, lining up
objects).
Ÿ Inappropriate laughing, crying where one
would not usually see or predict such a
reaction.

Professionals to consult for

treatments of autism
Ÿ Speech Language Pathologist

Ÿ Occupational Therapist
Ÿ Clinical Psychologist
Ÿ Special Educator

Facilities available at All India

Institute of Speech and Hearing for
individuals with Autism

AIISH has state of the art software and professionals
to treat children with autism. There is a special unit
called Autism Spectrum Disorder unit, where persons
with autism get their detailed assessment and
treatment done. Following are the treatment facilities
available: