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Since the launch of IGTS in 2015, the main objective has been to support training and qualification in the health sector in its various categories. The group has thus sought to provide scientific and practical expertise from the largest medical experts in the Arab world, who we were honored to be part of the IGTS family. As a result of the success achieved by the group, we have focused on expanding in areas no less important than the health sector. Among these are business management - education and guidance - mental health - human resources - and others, more that are commensurate with the needs of human cadres and with the quality of learning that is a major start for every aspiration to receive science and self-development. The most important element of the IGTS strategy was the contracting of a group of experts, all of the members of teaching bodies in the largest Arab universities in all specialties, who believed in the science they provided and sought to research and develop it, in order to transfer the greatest amount of it to the student and make it most useful, through a flexible distance-learning method and in direct contact with the lecturer.

Living with Autism: A Guide on How to Support and Deal with It

What is Autism?

Autism, or "Autism Spectrum Disorder," is the scientific name for Autism. It is a disorder that affects children and leads to weakened interaction and communication with others. Autism is a neurological disorder that drives the child toward introversion and causes problems in speech and visual communication.

Autism causes the child to create a world of their own, where they communicate through repetitive and restricted behavioral patterns. Symptoms usually begin at the age of two or three, affecting how the brain absorbs information and processes data, which causes disturbances in acquiring behavioral learning skills. Studies indicate that genetics play a significant role in the disorder, resulting from a developmental disability rather than a defect in specific chromosomes. It can appear suddenly even after the child has acquired a good vocabulary.

[Image of signs and symptoms of autism spectrum disorder in children]

Causes of Autism

There are no specific single causes for the disorder, but there are a group of factors that increase the likelihood of its occurrence, including:

Genetic factors and family history.
Gene disturbances.
Problems in the formation of the nervous system and brain during growth.

Symptoms of Autism

Many parents may not notice the symptoms at first, as they begin simply from the age of 6 months (such as not smiling or not paying attention when called), and become very clear at the age of two. The earlier the discovery, the better the treatment results.

Most Common Symptoms:

Difficulty speaking normally and repeating words (Echolalia).
Avoiding social interaction or direct eye contact.
Excessive interest in specific things and constantly repeating certain movements.
Persistent screaming and crying fits without an obvious reason.

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Treatment of Autism and How to Deal With It

Treatment depends on the combined efforts of medical, educational, and family sectors as follows:

Pharmacological Treatment: To control some accompanying neurological problems.
Specialized Education: Integrating the child into schools specific to autism patients.
Speech Therapy Sessions: To train the child on proper pronunciation.
Psychological and Family Support: Talking with the child constantly to pull them out of their own world.

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Created at: 2017-12-06 18:59:48
Updated at: 2026-04-23 13:50:44

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