Early Intervention Versus “It’s Never Too Late” in Autism Care - Dr Kondekar discusses in depth
Early Intervention Versus “It’s Never Too Late” in Autism Care: Reconciling Neurodevelopmental Timing With Lifelong Brain Adaptability Dr Santosh Kondekar AutismDoctor Mumbai MBBS MD DNB DCH FCPS PGDDN FELLOWSHIP PEDIATRIC NEUROOGY AND EPILEPSY Abstract Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a lifelong neurodevelopmental condition characterized by differences in communication, social interaction, sensory processing, behavioural flexibility, emotional regulation, and adaptive functioning. One of the most debated and emotionally sensitive themes in autism care is the relationship between early intervention and the reassuring belief that “it is never too late.” While modern neuroscience strongly supports the importance of early intervention because of heightened neuroplasticity during infancy and early childhood, growing evidence equally demonstrates that meaningful developmental gains remain possible throughout adolescence and adulthood. This article explores the neurodevelopmenta...