NEUROLOGICAL STATUS OF CHILDREN WITH AUTISM

Abstract

The neurological status of children with childhood autism is characterized by
the presence of scattered microsymptoms in the form of hyper- or hopotonus, the establishment
of pathological reflexes (asymmetry of tendon and periosteal reflexes), impaired speech
development and social communication. Neurological symptoms were more pronounced in
children with autism in the age group of 3-6 years and smoothed out, but did not
disappear, at the age of 7-10 years. With the help of VB-MAPP, it was possible to reveal
that the highest average score in patients with AD was in the verbal communication
subscale (3 points), which indicates the difficulty of social communication of children with
AD. Also, these children often have fear and nervousness. The lowest average score was in
the subscale "non-verbal communication" and "use of objects" of 2.12 points. Otherwise,
there were average indicators among all the studied children with DA. As a result, it was
found that 92% of children have certain disorders in the neurological status.