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RE: Autistic behaviours: Pica! What is it and what to do about it!

in #autism6 years ago

Prevention is better than treatment »This is still the best advice to avoid injury
Diseases or disabilities as much as possible or to mitigate the risk of disabilities, in particular
People with autism. And because the causes of autism disorder are still unknown and not yet confirmed
Whether it is related to genetics or environmental conditions, the means of prevention are here
Used to avoid complications and developments of this disorder. The difficulties resulting from autism
Many unsatisfactory behaviors occur and these behaviors are not the result of being a person
The person with autism is stubborn, but is due to his lack of understanding of his environment.

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Unfortunately trying to prevent a compulsive behaviour is almost impossible. They simply can not help themselves even when you have explained the risks involved. It is even more difficult when they are a small child and do not understand your explanation.
Supervision and diversion is the only way to treat pica, hopefully with age they will grow out of the behaviour but that is not always the case.
Thanks for commenting.