Tijuana Mental Health Hospital treats 970 cases of autism

 Tijuana, April 2. During 2024, the Tijuana Mental Health Hospital treated 970 autistic patients, of whom 281 were women and 689 were men. 

On the occasion of World Autism Awareness Day , the hospital recalled that this date was established by the United Nations General Assembly to raise awareness about this disorder. 

People living with autism have a neurodevelopmental and brain function disorder, which makes it difficult for them to communicate and interact with others.

More than being a disease, it is a different way of interpreting the words , colors, shapes and sounds of the world.

The first signs of this disorder usually appear between 12 and 18 months of age and affect the development of communication and social interaction skills, such as smiling, focusing one's gaze when interacting with another human being, and spoken language, among others. This is why it is important for parents to be alert to any unusual symptoms.

The diagnosis of this disorder requires a team of professionals that include a neuropediatrician, a child psychiatrist and a psychologist, subsequently followed up according to the case in each specialty