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Body Talk 25/2/15

Tonight my guest was Dr Debi Ray, Consultant Paediatrician at Spire Hartswood Hospital. Debi was talking about autism.

Debi sees all children from newborn to 18, for a whole range of different health issues. She works with children and their families to help them understand the conditions that are affecting them and works with them in the best way possible.

Autism is a range of conditions that combine to make your child a little different to the average child. They may have problems communicating and understanding general playground chit chat. They may be over sensitive to certain foods. That sensitivity can extend to the feel of clothes against the skin,lighting or noise in the environment. These things can make it extremely difficult to live a normal family life. For children that are diagnosed, the phrase ‘on the spectrum’ is used. The spectrum is a scale that is used to determine the severity of the condition.

Autistic children will need treatment for the rest of their lives. Their symptoms may become more easy to cope with through the careful management of behaviour and diet. At the moment it seems there is no known cause, therefore it isn’t preventable. However there are certain people who will be more genetically disposed to certain conditions. Early diagnosis is important, not just for the child but for the whole family.

If you have any concerns and would like to speak to Debi or attend one of her clinics, she is contactable at Spire Hartswood Hospital on 01277 266761.

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Body Talk 25/2/15

Tonight my guest was Dr Debi Ray, Consultant Paediatrician at Spire Hartswood Hospital. Debi was talking about autism.

Debi sees all children from newborn to 18, for a whole range of different health issues. She works with children and their families to help them understand the conditions that are affecting them and works with them in the best way possible.

Autism is a range of conditions that combine to make your child a little different to the average child. They may have problems communicating and understanding general playground chit chat. They may be over sensitive to certain foods. That sensitivity can extend to the feel of clothes against the skin,lighting or noise in the environment. These things can make it extremely difficult to live a normal family life. For children that are diagnosed, the phrase ‘on the spectrum’ is used. The spectrum is a scale that is used to determine the severity of the condition.

Autistic children will need treatment for the rest of their lives. Their symptoms may become more easy to cope with through the careful management of behaviour and diet. At the moment it seems there is no known cause, therefore it isn’t preventable. However there are certain people who will be more genetically disposed to certain conditions. Early diagnosis is important, not just for the child but for the whole family.

If you have any concerns and would like to speak to Debi or attend one of her clinics, she is contactable at Spire Hartswood Hospital on 01277 266761.

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Body Talk 25/2/15

Tonight my guest was Dr Debi Ray, Consultant Paediatrician at Spire Hartswood Hospital. Debi was talking about autism.

Debi sees all children from newborn to 18, for a whole range of different health issues. She works with children and their families to help them understand the conditions that are affecting them and works with them in the best way possible.

Autism is a range of conditions that combine to make your child a little different to the average child. They may have problems communicating and understanding general playground chit chat. They may be over sensitive to certain foods. That sensitivity can extend to the feel of clothes against the skin,lighting or noise in the environment. These things can make it extremely difficult to live a normal family life. For children that are diagnosed, the phrase ‘on the spectrum’ is used. The spectrum is a scale that is used to determine the severity of the condition.

Autistic children will need treatment for the rest of their lives. Their symptoms may become more easy to cope with through the careful management of behaviour and diet. At the moment it seems there is no known cause, therefore it isn’t preventable. However there are certain people who will be more genetically disposed to certain conditions. Early diagnosis is important, not just for the child but for the whole family.

If you have any concerns and would like to speak to Debi or attend one of her clinics, she is contactable at Spire Hartswood Hospital on 01277 266761.

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Body Talk 25/2/15

Tonight my guest was Dr Debi Ray, Consultant Paediatrician at Spire Hartswood Hospital. Debi was talking about autism.

Debi sees all children from newborn to 18, for a whole range of different health issues. She works with children and their families to help them understand the conditions that are affecting them and works with them in the best way possible.

Autism is a range of conditions that combine to make your child a little different to the average child. They may have problems communicating and understanding general playground chit chat. They may be over sensitive to certain foods. That sensitivity can extend to the feel of clothes against the skin,lighting or noise in the environment. These things can make it extremely difficult to live a normal family life. For children that are diagnosed, the phrase ‘on the spectrum’ is used. The spectrum is a scale that is used to determine the severity of the condition.

Autistic children will need treatment for the rest of their lives. Their symptoms may become more easy to cope with through the careful management of behaviour and diet. At the moment it seems there is no known cause, therefore it isn’t preventable. However there are certain people who will be more genetically disposed to certain conditions. Early diagnosis is important, not just for the child but for the whole family.

If you have any concerns and would like to speak to Debi or attend one of her clinics, she is contactable at Spire Hartswood Hospital on 01277 266761.

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