| Children suffering from Autism may not display all | | | | name .Thus giving the impression they are deaf. |
| of the signs and symptoms in this Autism | | | | 4. Can my child communicate as well as other |
| Symptoms Checklist,because they are all | | | | children the same age. An autistic child can have |
| individuals. However if you suspect your child is | | | | little or no verbal skills and does not try to |
| showing any signs of Autism you should seek | | | | overcome this by using mime or pointing at things. |
| medical advice.Early signs of autism are usually | | | | 5. Why does my child never smile. The autistic |
| diagnosed when the child is three years of age. | | | | child does not smile or react to someone who |
| However early signs can be detected. There is a | | | | smiles at them. |
| great deal of research taking place at the | | | | 6. Why does my child scream for no reason. |
| moment into trying to diagnose Autism earlier in a | | | | Another common sign of autism is when the child |
| child's development.the earlier signs of Autism are | | | | has wild tantrums for no apparent reason. |
| detected the sooner they can be treated. | | | | 7. My child has no friends.There is little or no |
| CHECKLIST | | | | interaction with autism. The autistic child prefers |
| 1. Can I have eye to eye contact with my child. | | | | to play alone. |
| Most children with autism do not have eye to eye | | | | There are many different signs and symptoms |
| contact and tend to stare fixidely at one object. | | | | for autism. The above Autism Symptoms |
| 2. Is my child interested in things around. A child | | | | checklist is only a guide. Other signs and |
| with autism does not point at things or try to | | | | symptoms to look for are |
| bring things to the attention of his/her parents. | | | | destructiveness,impulsive behaviour,mood |
| 3. Is my child deaf. Quite often these children will | | | | swings,lack of attentionrestlessness,hyperactivity |
| ignore people around and will not respond to their | | | | and fogetfulness. |