Does your child have autism? Do you know how you can tell? It's not easy to diagnose autism and even if you were provided with a list of signs of autism it may still be difficult to determine because not all children have the same symptoms of autism.
Autism is a brain disorder that effects the way that a child's brain develops from the age of infancy to around the age of two. Everyone who plays a role in the child's care may notice something different while others notice no changes at all.
Does your child seem like a simple touch of your hand hurts them? This is just one of the many symptoms of autism. Children with autism have abnormal sensory stimuli which mean that they do not respond to a simple touch or hug like others would. Sometimes a certain smell may trigger different behaviors that may affect the way that a child acts. One minute, they may be sitting down in the floor playing with toys and then a smell may make them become irritated and unable to control their emotions. These are just two of the most common signs of autism.
Other signs of autism
While the list of symptoms of autism increases while more cases of autism are becoming well known some signals of autism are more common than others. These include not responding to others when their name is called, not showing affection, doesn't seem interested in pointing things out to others, doesn't have an interest in toys however they may focus on a part of a toy, and prefers to play by themselves.
Other signs may include frequent outbursts, may become attached to certain objects, cannot make eye contact, and doesn't show fears. Depending on your child's age, the signs of autism may or may not be severe. As your child begins to mature and grow through adolescence and then eventually into adulthood, you and your child may notice a more controlled behavioral pattern.
Signs of autism may also be signs of other conditions because you don't see all of these symptoms at one time. Sometimes a child will only demonstrate one sign and others may demonstrate several symptoms of autism. That is because each child is different and should be treated as such.
Once your child has been diagnosed, you and your child can begin to address the symptoms and learn to live with it. You will be able to call the doctor and address concerns, report any changes in behavior, and ask questions that you may have. You can also find counseling services offered locally and online because more and more children are being diagnosed with autism each year creating more of a need for counseling and advice. Record all your thoughts, experiences, and information down in a notebook so you can reflect back on it later on when you finally learn to live with the signs of autism
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