Autism - a disorder that is characterized by severe abnormalities in human behavior. He seemed obsessed with itself and is in its own separate world. Autism can not be cured, but it lends itself to successful correction. The earlier parents seek help, the better will be the results of therapy. How can recognize it in the early stages?
Often parents do not go to specialists up to two years from the deviation of just special needs. Early signs of autism may appear as early as infancy.
Autism to a year
Suspected autism in young age is extremely difficult, but parents should alert a few moments. After a month of living a normal child is actively cooperating with their parents. He coo, to lay down their attention, eye contact during feeding, laughing and strongly reacts to the parents. Autistic child shows no interest to adults. He did not coo to attract attention, rather he just likes the sound. He does not smile and does not look in the eye.
Symptoms after a year
As they get older the kid signs of autism become brighter. After a year of autistic child does not respond to his name. He was not interested in playing with adults and children, he does not look at his mother and does not involve her in the game. Can walk on tiptoes, swinging sideways. The most striking symptom -
speech delay after a year and a half. No, he should not quote Nietzsche, but the beeping as machine or barking like a dog - must. Also, it does not use gestures to achieve the desired and does not want to communicate with others.
After two years
By the early signs of yet added dramatic tantrums without reason, fear of sounds, autoaggression. His games are cyclical: the child can roll the car for hours up and down in one place, not imitating the game: machine drove stones, to cast sand, etc. He did not fun to play with other children. He does not want to have the tactile contact: mother can not hug him or comfort him. He did not simulate the actions of adults: do not pour tea into a cup, do not bear treats, etc.
Where to run?
If you notice signs of autism in a child at an early age, consult a pediatrician or neurologist. It may seem upset or you are too picky child. But in the case of early detection of autism, the socialization of the baby will be a success.
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