Warning: Autism in the child! Symptoms and Parental Response

It can not be said that autism is a very common disease like myopia or scoliosis. But also extremely rare it can not be called: for every 450 inhabitants of the Earth one autist is necessary. The exact causes of autism manifestation have not been established yet, although it has already been definitely determined that it is due to impaired brain development. Completely adapt, live fully and independently is not obtained in many adult autistics, but in the modern world they have something like a cultural diaspora, some of which are looking for a remedy for autism, and another part insists that autism is just another View of the world.

Importance of early diagnosis

Whoever is the result of the rights, it is necessary to understand the main thing: the sooner it is determined and recognized that the child is an autistic, the more likely it is to help him "to reconcile" with the way of life, to learn to speak with people around him in one language, Conceptual, but also on an emotional level. And for this, parents should imagine how autism manifests itself in children, especially in young children, because this will help the kids live more quietly and comfortably.

Signs of Autism

Many sources note that there is no "standard", "ordinary" or "traditional" autism. His manifestations are very diverse and individual. But for the suspicion of autism in a child, the symptoms can be grouped according to certain signs. One of these signs may be a "running" look, but not an episodic one, but a regular one. That is, the child categorically refuses to look into the eyes of people. To this category can be attributed and inability to know the person with whom he faces every day.

This, if I may say so, the visual signs that indicate autism in the child. Symptoms can also be of another plan, verbal: a kid can not formulate his thought, even if he has a sufficient supply of words; Does not respond to questions; Regularly repeats the same phrase heard from adults, often out of place, but copying intonation.

May give a hint of autism in the child motor symptoms. The baby is inclined to monotonous, repetitive actions, almost ritual. And while actively resisting attempts to somehow change, diversify these actions or prevent them.

A propensity for solitude, unwillingness to play with other children or adults, refusal to learn new games, eating meals, walking routes - all these are also indicative of autism in the child's symptoms. It is not uncommon for small autistics to tolerate a bright light - even on the street, even at home. And almost all kids with this disease do not understand jokes, even when they grow up - they can not have a sense of humor.

Many children who suffer from autism evade physical, tactile contacts, that is, avoid any touch, do not like to "ride on pens," kisses and even help, for example, in washing.

Only without panic

Now neither methods nor drugs have been developed that can provide the autist with a full "infusion" into society. However, if the parents were able to notice the earliest signs of autism, did not follow the "policy of the ostrich" and strictly followed the advice of the doctor, they as a result received heirs, sufficiently adapted for life. There are cases when autistics reached quite significant heights. The main thing is to love the child and to perceive him as he is, while trying to help him.