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Autism Society Of America
Signs of Autism
There has been much in the news lately about autism, it is linked to vaccines, enlargement the definition of this condition, and the increased number of diagnoses of autism. How do you know if your child is at risk, that the first signs Autism is, and if your child may need further testing and treatment?
A Complex Disability
Because autism is a complex developmental disability, it has no simple definition. According to the Autism Society of America (ASA), "Autism is defined by a certain set of behaviors and disorders of the spectrum "A" that affects individuals differently and to varying degrees. "So not only is there no concise definition of this disorder, there is no hard and fast rules governing the manifestation of the disease.
Who is affected?
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported in 2007 that autism affects about 1150 births in America, and that number is rising. ASA believes that "the prevalence of autism could reach 4 million Americans in the next decade." Autism, according to the CDC, can affect any family or child, whatever their ethnic, racial or socio-economic, and "four times more common in boys than girls. "
First signs
The CDC states that ASD can be detected as early than 18 months of age, he sings of autism usually appear when children are age three. Of course, all children should be monitored to determine whether they reach developmental milestones at the appropriate time, but children who have a brother or a relative with an autism spectrum disorder should be monitored more closely.
Autism is treatable, and, like other disease, early detection is essential for a prompt and effective treatment. The ASA offers several signs to look for in children, including "the absence or delay in spoken language, use repetitive language and / or motor mannerisms (eg hand-flying, twirling objects); little eye contact or not, the lack of interest for peer relationships, lack of spontaneous play or make-believe, and persistent fixation on parts of objects. "
Many symptoms Autism is associated with detachment. Children are affected not maintain eye contact with others or looking at objects, seem to ignore when he speaks, and are not communicative. Other signs of autism is an inability to adapt to changes in routine and the refusal of physical contact.
It is important for parents to remember that not all children meet developmental milestones such as talking to the prescribed guidelines and that all signs of autism are required to provide evidence of this disorder must be present to justify further testing.
What if I suspect autism?
The first step to getting treatment for autism is to obtain a diagnosis, and you should start by your pediatrician. He or she may refer you to a specialist, and you should also inform you of the signs and treatment of this disorder. The U.S. site Autism Society's, http://www.autism-society.org is an excellent place to begin your search, as is the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention page overview of autism, located http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/
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