The Truth About Autism Every Parent Should Hear | Dr. Alka Agrawal | MedCast Ep. 9

Every child learns differently — and that’s perfectly okay.

In this powerful episode of Santosh MedCast, Dr. Alka Agrawal, Dean - Santosh Medical College & Hospital, sheds light on the spectrum of neurodevelopmental conditions — including Autism Spectrum Disorder, Down Syndrome, and other intellectual and developmental challenges.

Dr. Agrawal shares crucial insights:
🔹 Early red flags of autism — such as difficulties with social interaction, communication delays, and repetitive behaviors.
🔹 Why early diagnosis matters — “The earlier you diagnose, the better the prognosis.” Autism can be cautiously identified in children before they turn
🔹 The role of awareness — Parents, teachers, and even practicing doctors must be empowered to identify signs early.
🔹 Don’t delay treatment — Seeking multiple opinions may lead to lost time. What matters most is starting early intervention therapy.
🔹Therapy, not medication — Management is based on early behavioral therapy and parent training, not medication.
🔹 Autism is not curable — but we nurture their strengths and work to reduce the impact of their challenges. It's about enhancing their capabilities and training them in essential life skills to lead fulfilling lives.

Because behind every child’s struggle is not just a diagnosis — but a story that deserves empathy, early support, and action.

💡 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to stay updated with more expert insights from Santosh MedCast!

To Know More,
Follow Santosh Deemed to be University On ⤵︎

► Facebook:   / santoshdeemedtobeuniversity  
► Instagram:   / santoshmedicalcollege  
► LinkedIn:   / santosh-university-ghaziabad  
► Twitter:   / santoshuniv  

• • •

#SantoshMedCast #Neurodiversity #AutismAcceptance #DownSyndromeAwareness #ChildDevelopment #StopTheStigma #SantoshDeemedToBeUniversity #Ghaziabad #DelhiNCR