Hobbies and Diversion: A Jolt on the Behavior of Children with ASD

Abstract

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental condition, is characterized by challenges in social interaction and communication as well as repetitive activities and focused interests. Children with ASD frequently experience particular difficulties in their everyday lives, which may have an effect on their conduct, social abilities, and general well-being. This review examines how engaging in hobbies and other activities might help children with ASD improve their social skills and general wellbeing while lowering problematic behaviors. Also, the possible beneficial effects of particular pastimes or diversions on autistic children's conduct and social abilities. A better knowledge of efficient therapies and techniques for encouraging good behaviors and lowering difficult behaviors in kids with ASD may be gained by looking at the association between hobbies, diversions and ASD. With a focus on publications like Elsevier, Sage journals, BMC, PubMed, Frontier, Scopus and other related health journals, a unique study was conducted on a variety of recently published works from 2015 to 2023. Promoting good behaviors and lowering problematic ones requires treatments and techniques that are specifically designed to meet the requirements of children with ASD. Children with ASD can be empowered to realize their full potential and lead fulfilling lives through early intervention, individualized approaches, evidence-based techniques, social skill development, visual supports, sensory integration strategies, communication interventions, caregiver involvement, multidisciplinary collaboration, and community inclusion