Autistic Pride Day 2023: Expert Explains How Excessive Screen Time Is Linked With Autism Spectrum Disorder
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Autistic Pride Day is a day dedicated to promoting awareness of autism. It is observed on June 18th each year. The goal of Autistic Pride Day is to promote acceptance, understanding, and respect for individuals on the autism spectrum. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a neurological disorder that impacts how an individual interacts and responds to the world around them. It is characterized by differences in social interaction, communication, and behaviour of the child. Autism is defined by a spectrum because every autistic person is different in terms of the severity and the domains affected.
The symptoms of autism may begin from infancy but may be recognised late in many children due to a lack of awareness and sometimes due to the non-specific nature of symptoms which may be regarded normal. According to the Centre for Disease (CDC), one in fifty-five children may suffer from autism and it affects boys more than girls. Dr Amit Batra, Principal Consultant – Neuroscienc