Symptoms Of Autism

Children with autism generally have problems in three crucial areas of development - social interaction, language and behavior. But because the symptoms of autism vary widely, two children with the same diagnostic work completely differently and have very different capacities. In most cases, but suffers from severe autism characterized by a complete inability to communicate and interact with others.

Some signs of autism in children of early childhood. Other children may develop normally in the first months or years of life, but then all of a sudden become aggressive or withdrawn to lose language skills already acquired. Although every child with autism may have a unique pattern of behavior, these are some common symptoms of autism:

Social Skills

Failure to respond to his name

This is a bad contact with eyes

It does not seem to feel from time to time

Resists cuddling and holding

Appears unaware of others' feelings

Seems to prefer playing alone - retreats into his "world"

Language

Begin speaking after 2 years, and has other developmental delays of 30 months

Loses previously acquired ability to say words or sentences

Do not make eye contact when querying

Talking with abnormal tone or rhythm - may use a singing voice or robot-like speech

Unable to start a conversation or keep a time

Can repeat words or phrases verbatim, but does not understand how they are used

Behavior

Performs repetitive movements such as rocking, spinning or hand flapping

To develop specific routines or rituals

Should be concerned about even the slightest change in routines or rituals

Is constantly moving

You can be fascinated by parts of an object, such as spinning wheels of a toy car

May be unusually sensitive to light, sound and touch, and yet forget the pain

Young children with autism have difficulty in sharing experiences with others. When playing, for example, is unlikely to point to pictures in the book. This social skills, early development is crucial for the later social and language development.

As we age, some children with autism become more engaged with others and show less marked disturbances in behavior. Some, usually those with less severe problems, can lead a normal or nearly normal life. Others, however, still have difficulties with language or social skills and adolescence can mean a worsening of behavior problems.

Most children with autism are slow to acquire new knowledge or skills, and some signs of lower than normal IQ. Other children with autism have normal to high intelligence. These children learn quickly yet trouble communicating, applying what they know from everyday life and adjusting in social situations. A small number of children with autism are "autistic savant" and has particular expertise in a specific field, like art, math or music.

When to see a doctor

Babies develop at their own pace, and many do not follow the exact time in some parenting books. But children with autism typically show signs of developmental delay of 18 months. If you suspect your child has autism, discuss your concerns with your doctor. The earlier treatment begins, the more effective it is.

Your doctor may recommend other tests, developmental disorders, if your child:

Not babble or COO 12 months

Not a gesture - as a point or wave - 12 months

Not say single words by 16 months

It does not say two words to sentences of 24 months

Lose the language or social skills already acquired at any age