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Autism has a wide variety of symptoms that can range from mild to severe. Autism or Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) can be misdiagnosed. Classic autism has a core of symptoms that include:
-Impaired ability to engage socially
-Impaired ability to initiate or maintain a conversation
-Inability to play appropriately or use imagination
-Stereotyped, unusual, repetitive use of language or behavior (flapping, spinning)
-Abnormal or intense focus on certain subjects or objects
-Inflexible adherence to certain routines and rituals
Continue Reading June 25th, 2007
For children with autism, communicating with others can be quite a challenge. Verbal and nonverbal communication skills can be impaired, making everyday interaction a difficult task for the child, his peers, and family. Facial expressions, tone of voice, gestures, and eye contact can all be affected by autism.
Autism can present itself early on in a child’s life. Around 18 months, parents may notice that their child doesn’t make eye contact, or enjoy interactive social games (peek-a-boo, pat-a-cake). A young child with autism may not babble or point to objects, which are milestones that most children reach by their first birthday. The child may not smile or try to imitate sounds, leading to a delay in his speech development.
Continue Reading June 3rd, 2007
There are several behavioral signs of autism that parents may observe while spending time with their child. It is important to remember that each child is different; therefore, may exhibit one, some or all of the behaviors described.
Behaviors can be self-stimulating (i.e. flapping, spinning, etc.) or simply part of a daily routine (i.e. getting dressed must occur in the same sequence every day). The child may engage in these behaviors because he finds them intriguing or simply because that is the only way he knows to react to a situation.
Continue Reading May 27th, 2007
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