Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can pose a lot of challenges that require early intervention and specialized treatment. ACES offers a range of early intervention programs for children of different age groups to make sure they get the right kind of care for their specific needs. In this blog, we will discuss the four-year milestones that children with autism can reach, in various areas of life. Contact us today!

Cognitive Milestones

At four years old, most children with ASD can name some colors and some numbers and understand the foundational concept of counting. They also start to comprehend the idea of time and can remember parts of a story. Understanding the same and different concepts, drawing a person with two to four body parts, using scissors, playing board or card games, and predicting what happens next in a book are just some of the accomplishments in the area of cognitive milestones.

Language and Communication

Many children with ASD can learn some basic grammar rules and correctly use “he” and “she” pronouns at four years old. They also have the capability to recite from memory any song or poem, like “Itsy Bitsy Spider” or the “Wheels on the Bus.” Some can tell stories and can say their first and last name. They may require speech therapy to develop their communication skills, but meeting these milestones is a definite accomplishment.

Movement Milestones

The movement milestones can also get addressed in early intervention programs. ACES’s movement-centric programs, such as Buddies and PALs, have proved to be highly beneficial. They help children with ASD to hop and stand on one foot; catch a bounced ball most of the time; and even pour, cut with supervision, and mash their food.

Social and Emotional Milestones

Children with ASD may find difficulty in social and emotional communication. ACES’s early intervention programs focus on improving a child’s social and emotional skills. At four years old, many children with ASD enjoy doing new things, playing as family roles (mom and dad), and are more creative with imaginary games. They prefer playing with other children over being alone, can play well with others, and through cooperative play, develop their social and emotional skills.

ACES’s early intervention programs offer specialized treatment for children with autism, and supervised and planned activities and exercises help meet cognitive, communication, movement, social, and emotional milestones. These milestones are crucial for the children’s development and will enable them to live fulfilling lives even with ASD. Through early intervention programs, every child with autism can achieve their full potential. Contact us or find a location near you to get your child the help they need to meet these milestones and thrive.