| Signs Of Autism Toddler | | | | • Can't start a conversation or keep one going |
| There is an estimation of three to six of very | | | | • May repeat words or phrases verbatim, but |
| 1,000 children have autism. Autism is a brain | | | | does not understand how to use them |
| disorder associated with developmental matters | | | | • Performs repetitive movements like rocking, |
| mainly in communication and social interaction. The | | | | spinning or hand-flapping |
| disorder affects boys a greater amount of often | | | | • Develops specific routines or rituals |
| than girls. Signs of their disorder largely give the | | | | • Becomes disturbed at the slightest change in |
| impression before age 3. Diagnosis and treatment | | | | routines or rituals |
| has greatly improved in the past few decades, | | | | • Moves constantly |
| however, autism cannot be cured. It persists | | | | • May be fascinated by parts of an object, |
| throughout life. Signs Of Autism Toddler | | | | such as the spinning wheels of a toy car |
| The recent increase in the number of autism | | | | • May be unusually sensitive to light, sound and |
| cases in the United States may be more the | | | | touch Signs Of Autism Toddler |
| result of improved diagnosis and changes in | | | | Some children with autism become more engaged |
| diagnostic criteria. Severity of symptoms is | | | | with others as they mature. They may show less |
| different in each case. Some children are able to | | | | marked disturbances in behavior. Those with the |
| grow up and live independently, while others may | | | | least severe impairments may eventually lead |
| always need supportive living and working | | | | normal or near-normal lives. Others continue to |
| environments. | | | | have severe impairments in language or social |
| Early, intensive treatment can make a difference. | | | | skills. |
| Signs and symptoms of autism include: | | | | The adolescent years may mean a worsening of |
| • Fails to respond to his or her name | | | | behavior problems. The majority of children with |
| • Has poor eye contact | | | | autism are slow to acquire new knowledge or |
| • Appears not to hear you at times | | | | skills. However, there is an extremely small |
| • Resists cuddling and holding | | | | number of children with autism who have |
| • Appears unaware of others' feelings | | | | exceptional skills in a specific are such as art or |
| • Seems to prefer playing alone - - retreats | | | | math. Signs Of Autism Toddler |
| into his or her "own world" | | | | There is no identifiable cause for autism. |
| • Starts talking later than other children | | | | Researchers believe the disorder is related to |
| • Loses previously acquired ability to say | | | | abnormalities in several regions of the brain. |
| words or sentences | | | | Researchers have also identified a number of |
| • Does not make eye contact when making | | | | gene defects associated with autism. Don't let |
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