Recognizing Signs of Autism - Early Detection Makes a Difference

Autism is a devastating condition, that affects one in 166 children in the United States each year. Male children are four times more likely to be affected by autism then girls.

Though it is claimed that the cause of autism is not known, many contribute the extraordinary increase in this syndrome to childhood vaccinations. Of course the medical field has not admitted to this.

My beautiful grandson Joseph was diagnosed with autism at age of three. One of the first things his mother noticed that he stopped talking a short time after having a vaccination. I believe vaccinations may very well be the cause autism and that the medical field should do extensive research as to the relation to autism and vaccinations.

Rett Syndrome
PDD Pervasive Developmental Disorder which most always affects girls. With Rett Syndrome the child appears to be norm for several months to over a year before signs of autism begin to surface. Verbal and social skills begin to regress.

Asperger Syndrome
This is an autism spectrum is a  Pervasive Developmental Disorder which is characterized by degrees of social and very impairment along with limited or repetitive patterns of movement

Childhood Disintegrative Disorder
Very few autistic children fall into this category. Childhood disintegrative disorder symptoms appear by the child’s second year, the actual age of the appearance of autistic symptom are between three and four years of age. Up to this point the child was developmentally normal.

Hyper-sensitivity to sound or touch.
The child does not like to be touched or picked up. This hypersensitivity makes human contact uncomfortable or cause the child to experience stress; or can not tolerate certain sounds

Changes in Language Skills
Lack or regression in language skills. Some autistic children began their lives very normally and at some point, their language skills become very limited or stop talking altogether.

Lack of Eye Contact
A common, but not universal sign of autism is the avoidance of eye contact with others. When talking to them they may avoid your gaze or turn their head away from you.

Inability to Bond
A common symptom can be an inability or unwillingness to form friendships or relationship with other children. Many autistic children will play hours absorbed in solitary play.

Obsessive Interest or Repetitive Movement
Some autistic children may play with one toy, or repeat a particular phrase over and over or repeat ritualistic patters of movement such as waving hands, rocking or slapping themselves.

There are different degrees of autism, from low to high functioning levels. Early detection is so important, because the right therapies and treatment can help, though not cure autism.

Speech, occupational and physical therapy, can help children to become more open and communicate on a greater level.

There is a window of time where early detection and treatment can help many children with autism grow up to live a normal or near normal life. Talk to your child's doctor if you suspect there may be something wrong.

As parents be alter because no one know there child like you. Follow your instincts even if your pediatrician tells you, there is nothing wrong with your child. Seek a second opinion if necessary.

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