Around 1% Out Of Total Number Of Annual Child Births In Sri Lanka Are Sufffering From "Autism"

Out of the 375,000 Child Births reported from Sri Lanka annually around 1% are reported as suffering from the Mental Condition "Autism"which developed from early childhood with behavioral problems according to Pediatricians.

Accordingly there are around 18.750 Children in Sri Lanka up to age of 5 years that suffering from "Autism"at present they have stressed.

Talented ones are there among st Children with "Autism"  and all they need is a big push from the society  to improve their talents according to Dr.Chitramali De Silvathe the Director of Mental Health attached to Ministry Of Health,Nutrition And Indigenous Medicine.

Addressing a Media Seminar held at Health Education Bureau this morning regarding "International Day Of Autism" Dr Silva has stated to address the mental health disorders and Autism among st Children the Ministry Of Health,Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine has decided to establish Child Psychiatrist Clinic per district for the first time in local medical history.
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