PESHAWAR
\nWorld Autism Awareness Day was observed at the Paraplegic Center Peshawar (PCP).
\nSpokesman PCP on Thursday informed, the event was organized by the Center\u2019s Occupational and Speech Therapy Departments with the aim of raising public awareness about the sensitive condition of autism.
\nOn the occasion, experts highlighted the increasing prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) among children and its adverse effects.
\nThey emphasized that without timely diagnosis and proper guidance, the condition can severely affect a child\u2019s growth and learning abilities; therefore, focused attention and evidence-based treatment are essential.
\nStudents from the College of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (CPMR) presented informative skits to promote awareness among society, particularly parents, regarding this critical issue.
\nChief Guest and CEO Paraplegic Center Peshawar, Dr. Syed Muhammad Ilyas in his address described autism as a complex disorder and expressed concern over its rising incidences. He noted that lack of awareness among parents and society is further aggravating the problem.
\nHe added that significant resources are being invested globally in research and effective treatment; however, timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment, rehabilitation, and proper management are crucial to control its spread.
\nDr. Ilyas Syed also expressed concern that many parents instead of seeking scientific treatment waste valuable time and resources on unproven practices such as visiting spiritual healers, relying on quack remedies and using amulets and rituals.
\nHe stressed that such approaches not only delay proper care but may also worsen the child\u2019s condition. He urged parents to seek timely and qualified medical advice and ensure that children with autism receive proper care, training and rehabilitation so they can become active and dignified members of society.
\nParticipants at the conclusion of the event, reaffirmed their commitment to promoting awareness, acceptance and positive attitudes towards autism, aiming to build a society where every child can grow and thrive according to their potential.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
PESHAWAR World Autism Awareness Day was observed at the Paraplegic Center Peshawar (PCP). Spokesman PCP on Thursday informed, the event was organized by the Center\u2019s Occupational and Speech Therapy Departments with the aim of raising public awareness about the sensitive condition of autism. On the occasion, experts highlighted the increasing prevalence of Autism Spectrum Disorder […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":544008,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"class_list":{"0":"post-543990","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-peshawar"},"yoast_head":"\n