At 7:36 AM, over twenty minutes before the clinic opened, Director Wang Bo leaned against the desk with furrowed brows, resting. The medical assistant nearby moved with quiet care, afraid to disturb the doctor. Suffering from hypertension, she often struggled with insomnia, tossing and turning night after night, rarely getting a good night's sleep. Last night had been another sleepless one, yet she still arrived at the clinic half an hour early as always.Parents who had traveled from afar with their children were already waiting outside the clinic early in the morning. Anxiety and worry were etched on their faces, deeply imprinted on Director Wang Bo's mind. She rubbed her temples, straightened her clothes, and snapped back to alertness. The day's work was about to begin.
On this early summer morning, the sun had just risen and the heat was still bearable, yet the pediatric neurology clinic was already bustling.Before the doctor sat a child exhibiting symptoms of autism. She meticulously documented the symptoms, explaining to the child's grandmother the connection between them and autism. The grandmother, who had traveled from Heilongjiang, was deeply concerned about her grandson's condition. This marked the beginning of Director Wang Bo's day—and the start of hope for children from afar. Director Wang Bo knew profoundly that she dared not disappoint any of these hopes.
As head of the Pediatric Neurology Department, she encounters patients with language delays and developmental disabilities daily. These symptoms most directly point to autism spectrum disorder—commonly known as autism. Since it remains an incurable neurological condition, parents' accurate understanding of the disorder and their persistence throughout treatment are crucial.
This grandmother from a rural village in Northeast China traveled across three provinces with her grandson for consultation. With the child's parents working away from home year-round, the grandmother, who spent every day with him, gradually noticed his peculiar behaviors: reluctance to communicate, spending hours playing alone with a single toy... To Director Wang Bo, these were classic symptoms of autism.Though the grandmother had limited education, Director Wang explained the seriousness of autism. He emphasized the need to communicate with the parents and obtained their contact information from her...
After discussing the situation with the parents, Director Wang reassured the grandmother: "Grandma, please don't worry too much. The child is only two years old. Early detection and intervention are crucial. It's essential that the family cooperates fully and commits to the rehabilitation process."Director Wang Bo understood that autism profoundly impacts an entire family. If parents fail to recognize its significance promptly and delay intervention, it could lead to irreversible consequences for the child's future. "A healthy child means a happy family." When treating a child, one must also address the entire family—doctors cannot afford to be careless.
From the initial consultation through examinations and finalizing medical instructions, it was already 10:20 AM. Over two hours had passed, yet Director Wang Bo had not rested for a moment, showing no trace of the fatigue evident when she arrived that morning. Despite feeling unwell herself, she chose to remain at her post, presenting her best self to patients and their families.After a brief break to take the blood pressure medication brought by her assistant, the next patient's file was handed over by the receptionist. Director Wang Bo's consultations continued uninterrupted...
At 2:42 PM, Director Wang Bo received a particularly challenging case. The parents sat at the desk, their faces heavy with worry, explaining their child's situation. "If I were to die, what would become of this child?"" the mother said, tears welling in her eyes. It emerged that the father employed a harsh, direct approach to discipline, frequently scolding and berating the child. This had led to the child developing a withdrawn personality, refusing communication, and even exhibiting severe depressive tendencies. The preliminary diagnosis was an emotional disorder.
"Don't worry, parents. Since your child is here, we will certainly do our utmost to provide you with a satisfactory outcome."
"The child has an emotional disorder with depressive tendencies. Both the family environment and your interaction patterns with him have significantly influenced this. For the child to recover, you must also make substantial changes."
"Given the current situation, it's best for you to accompany him for a few days of observation at the hospital. We'll start him on psychiatric medication and combine it with our acupuncture treatment..."
After explaining the treatment plan, the parents looked deeply remorseful. "Our child won't even let us hold his hand now. He keeps a wide distance from us when walking."
"As long as you're committed to helping your child change, we'll do everything in our power to support you and guide him toward recovery!" Director Wang Bo reassured them...
After seeing the parents off, the director began planning the next few days of treatment for this patient. The child's condition was indeed severe—after all, every child is their parents' pride and joy.The priority was to effectively treat and suppress the symptoms during hospitalization, followed by post-treatment rehabilitation training. This approach could significantly restore the child to near-normal functioning, ensuring his future life and studies remained unaffected. This was the director's foremost concern.
After a day of relentless work, he glanced up at 6:12 PM. "That's the nature of being a doctor. With so many parents waiting outside each day, you can't afford to waver in your responsibility. Seeing one more patient means one less worry."Director Wang Bo's daily work repeatedly embodies the patience and meticulousness of a physician. This is precisely why pediatricians at Beijing Angel Children's Hospital consistently earn the trust of both patients and parents: through their diligent, conscientious, patient, and thorough approach.