Update to upgrade autism: A review of neurodevelopmental disorder

Background: Autism is a complex neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired communication, reciprocal social interaction and restricted repetitive or stereotyped behavior. Autism cases have been increased these days before previous, due to better and broadened diagnostic criteria’s with increased awareness. There are recent research articles in the literature stating about the importance of early identification of the condition with long term outcomes avoiding psychological complications. There are various treatment modalities available in the present and past literature which is often confusing and contradictory leaving the patient in the state of confusion for the best treatment modalities. Out of all, Pediatric primary health care clinicians play a very vital role for both its early detection and the continuing management of children with autism. There for it is very essential for the clinicians to update and upgrade the knowledge about the condition so to cater best of the treatment at right time. This review article will discuss and emphasize more on the topic of updating and upgrading the Autism disorder.