Child Development

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Child Development

We outline the differences between "Normal Development" and "Development in Autism" in children aged 2 to 24 months, because the earlier a parent or child's personal doctor notices markers for autism and starts intensive Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy, the greater the chances for normal communication, socialization, and a dignified, independent life for the child!

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Development of Communication and Play

Age Normal Development Development in Autism
2 months Smiles, turns head towards sound, cries when needs something Lack of desire for contact, weak crying, minimal interest or need for anything
6 months Reaches out to be picked up, imitates adult actions Less active, some are easily agitated, weak eye contact, minimal social responses
8 months Recognizes parents, enjoys games (peek-a-boo, give-me), listens to songs, uses some conventional gestures, cries when mother leaves Withdrawn, rarely seeks contact, passive in play, if engaged, 1/3 enjoy attention but more as presence and show little interest in others
12 months  Actively seeks contact, asks and responds in communication, increased eye contact with adults during play, strongly attached to mother, fear of separation Contacts decrease once child starts walking or crawling, not upset by separation from close ones
18 months Intense desire for play, alone or with others, interest in peer play No play activity, unusual object manipulation, toys are not interesting, may attach to odd objects and use them in unusual ways
24 months Role-playing in games, plots are more complex Does not understand role-playing, does not seek contact with others, not particularly attached to parents, more related to servicing his needs, hugs or kisses only if requested. Possible appearance of fears and phobias
Our Mission

On September 29, 2015, we opened the first Center for Applied Behavior Analysis for children with autism in a building provided by the municipal government, with exceptional support from numerous individual and corporate donors, as well as public figures.

Services
  • Applied behavior analysis

  • Speech therapy support

  • Occupational therapy

Contact
  • Sofia, Gorublyane district, Vitosha Street 2

  • autismtodayaba@gmail.com

  • 0887 366 067

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