| Autism is a disorder most common in young | | | | needing to take a certain number of steps to |
| children that can cause many mental development | | | | cross a room, a lack of focus and attention, the |
| issues. According to experts, the rate of autism in | | | | fixation of tiny details, and sensitivity to light, |
| children is on the rise with some experts | | | | sound, and touch. |
| estimating that five in every one thousand | | | | Language deficits can include slow speech |
| children have autism. Though much research has | | | | development and a forgetfulness of words and |
| been done on the disease, it is still unclear of what | | | | phrases that were just learned. Autistic children |
| the cause for autism is. Autism is incurable, though | | | | will also avoid looking someone in the eyes as |
| proper therapy and treatment can counter the | | | | they speak and may communicate in a monotone |
| symptoms of autism and render it virtually | | | | emotionless voice. Autistic children may also have |
| unnoticeable in many children. The earlier autism is | | | | trouble holding a conversation and may grasp for |
| detected, the better. | | | | the appropriate reply to simple questions. |
| It is common for most children with autism to | | | | The last feature of autism is poor social skills. |
| show no symptoms or signs within their first few | | | | Children with autism tend to play alone and will |
| months, though for others it may take two or | | | | ignore any other children in the room. |
| three years for the disease to become apparent. | | | | Furthermore, children with autism may have |
| If you know what to look for, catching the signs | | | | trouble with physical affection, such as hugging, |
| of autism early can be crucial in countering its | | | | and may be unable to show compassion or |
| effects. | | | | empathy. |
| Autism is exhibited through behavioral issues, | | | | It is important to remember that just because |
| speech and language defects, and poor social skills. | | | | your child shows some of the above symptoms |
| Each of these components has various early signs | | | | does not mean they have autism. You should |
| you can look for to determine whether or not | | | | consult a doctor to receive a diagnosis if you |
| your child has autism. | | | | believe your child does have autism. Regardless, |
| Behavioral issues can include repetitive physical | | | | experts agree that early diagnosis of autism is |
| movement such as running back and forth, | | | | crucial in helping to prevent the problems |
| spinning, or jumping, a dependence on routines in | | | | associated with it. |
| order to complete simple daily tasks, such as | | | | |