How to identify autism in a child

Learn the Signs of Autism

One of the most important things you can do as a parent or caregiver is to learn the early signs of autism and become familiar with the typical developmental milestones that your child should be reaching.

The autism diagnosis age and intensity of autism’s early signs vary widely. Some infants show hints in their first months. In others, behaviors become obvious as late as age 2 or 3.

Not all children with autism show all the signs. Many children who don’t have autism show a few. That’s why professional evaluation is crucial.

The following may indicate your child is at risk for an autism spectrum disorder. If your child exhibits any of the following, ask your pediatrician or family doctor for an evaluation right away:

By 6 months

Few or no big smiles or other warm, joyful and engaging expressions
Limited or no eye contact

By 9 months

Little or no back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles or other facial expressions

By 12 months

Little or no babbling
Little or no back-and-forth gestures such as pointing, showing, reaching or waving
Little or no response to name

By 16 months

Very few or no words

By 24 months

Very few or no meaningful, two-word phrases (not including imitating or repeating)

At any age

Loss of previously acquired speech, babbling or social skills
Avoidance of eye contact
Persistent preference for solitude
Difficulty understanding other people’s feelings
Delayed language development
Persistent repetition of words or phrases (echolalia)
Resistance to minor changes in routine or surroundings
Restricted interests
Repetitive behaviors (flapping, rocking, spinning, etc. )
Unusual and intense reactions to sounds, smells, tastes, textures, lights and/or colors

If you have concerns, get your child screened and contact your healthcare provider

The M-CHAT (Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers ™) can help you determine if a professional should evaluate your child. This simple online autism screen, available on our website, takes only a few minutes. If the answers suggest your child has a high probability for autism, please consult with your child’s doctor. Likewise, if you have any other concerns about your child's development, don't wait. Speak to your doctor now about screening your child for autism.

Resources

A diagnosis of autism is an important turning point in a long journey to understand your child's world. Autism Speaks has many resources for families whose children have recently received a diagnosis.

These include Autism Speaks First Concern to Action Tool Kit and First Concern to Action Roadmap.

Signs of autism in adults and teens

Do you suspect that your feelings and behaviors involve autism? Many people who have milder forms of autism go undiagnosed until adulthood. Find out more in our guide: "Is it Autism and If So, What Next?"

Please visit Treatment of Autism and our Autism Speaks Directory for more information. Have more questions? Autism Speaks' Autism Response Team can help you with information, resources and opportunities. Call us at 888-288-4762 (en Español 888-772-9050) or email [email protected].

Recent research confirms that appropriate screening can determine whether a child is at risk for autism as young as one year. While every child develops differently, we also know that early treatment improves outcomes, often dramatically. Studies show, for example, that early intensive behavioral intervention improves learning, communication and social skills in young children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

What are the Early Signs of Autism?

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Many children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) show developmental differences when they are babies—especially in their social and language skills. Because they usually sit, crawl, and walk on time, less obvious differences in the development of body gestures, pretend play, and social language often go unnoticed.

In addition to speech/language delays and behavioral differences, families may notice differences in the way their child interacts with peers and others.

Recognizing signs of autism

Here are some examples of social, communication, and behavioral differences in children with autism.

Keep in mind: one child with ASD will not have exactly the same symptoms as another child with ASD. The number and severity of symptoms can vary a lot!

Social differences in children with autism

May not keep eye contact or makes little or no eye contact
Shows no or less response to a parent's smile or other facial expressions
May not look at objects or events a parent is looking at or pointing to
May not point to objects or events to get a parent to look at them
Less likely to bring objects of personal interest to show to a parent
Many not have appropriate facial expressions
Has difficulty perceiving what others might be thinking or feeling by looking at their facial expressions
Less likely to show concern (empathy) for others
Has difficulty making and keeping friends

Communication differences in children with autism

Less likely to point at things to indicate needs or share things with others
Says no single words by 15 months or 2-word phrases by 24 months
Repeats exactly what others say without understanding the meaning (often called parroting or echoing)
May not respond to name being called but does respond to other sounds (like a car horn or a cat's meow)
May refers to self as "you" and others as "I" and may mix up pronouns
May show no or less interest in communicating
Less likely to start or continue a conversation
Less likely to use toys or other objects to represent people or real life in pretend play
May have a good rote memory, especially for numbers, letters, songs, TV jingles, or a specific topic
May lose language or other social milestones, usually between the ages of 15 and 24 months (often called regression)

Behavioral differences (repetitive & obsessive behaviors) in children with autism

Rocks, spins, sways, twirls fingers, walks on toes for a long time, or flaps hands (called "stereotypic behavior" or stereotypies)
Likes routines, order, and rituals; has difficulty with change or transition from one activity to another
May be obsessed with a few or unusual activities, doing them repeatedly during the day
Plays with parts of toys instead of the whole toy (e. g., spinning the wheels of a toy truck)
May not cry if in pain or seem to have any fear
May be very sensitive or not sensitive at all to smells, sounds, lights, textures, and touch
May have unusual use of vision or gaze—looks at objects from unusual angles

How to distinguish a child with autism from other typically developing children

Here are some examples that may help a parent tell the difference between normal, age-appropriate behavior and early signs of ASD. Also see When Not to Worry About Autism.

At 12 Months

A child with typical development will turn their head when they hear their name.
A child with ASD might not turn to look, even after their name is repeated several times, but will respond to other sounds.

At 18 Months

A child with delayed speech skills will point, gesture, or use facial expressions to make up for their lack of talking.
A child with ASD might make no attempt to compensate for delayed speech or might limit speech to repeating what they hear on TV or what they just heard.

At 24 Months

A child with typical development brings a picture to show their mother and shares their joy from it with her.
A child with ASD might bring their mom bottle of bubbles to open, but they do not look at her face when they do or share in the pleasure of playing together.

More information

How Pediatricians Screen for Autism
Milestones Matter: 10 to Watch for by Age 5
How to Raise Concerns about a Child's Speech and Language
What is Early Intervention?
Language Delays In Toddlers: Information for Parents
Learn the Signs. Act Early (CDC. gov) - Aims to improve early identification of children with autism and other developmental disabilities so children and families can get the services and support they need.

Last Updated: 4/1/2021

Source: American Academy of Pediatrics (Copyright © 2021)

The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician. There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances.

"Children of the rain". What you need to know about autism

11 April 2019 12:01

Behind the poetic expression "children of the rain" lies the daily feat of people who are faced with a diagnosis of autism. Children who will never be able to perceive themselves as part of the world around them, and parents for whom every day is a series of battles and victories. First, fighting with yourself, accepting and realizing that their child will never be cured, and then fighting the disease for every gesture, every smile, every look and word of the child - small, but such important victories.

Scientists have not been able to reliably establish the causes of the disease. It is known about the genetic predisposition: signs of autism are more often manifested in people whose family already has an autistic person. Pregnancy in mothers of such children proceeds normally, and the children themselves are often very attractive in appearance - autism, as a rule, does not affect the physical development of the child. However, the development of autism is still in some cases associated with the manifestation of other diseases:

cerebral palsy;
maternal rubella infection during pregnancy;
tuberous sclerosis;
impaired fat metabolism (the risk of having a baby with autism is greater in obese women).

All of these conditions can have a bad effect on the brain and, as a result, provoke symptoms of autism. However, what autism is, and what are the causes of its manifestation, is still not completely clear.

Early diagnosis plays an important role in the further development of an autistic child. Autism in children is manifested by certain signs. Early childhood autism is a condition that can manifest itself in children at a very early age - both at 1 year old and at 2 years old. What is autism in a child, and whether this disease occurs, is determined by a specialist. But you can independently figure out what kind of illness a child has and suspect him, based on information about the signs of such a condition.

Early signs of autism in a child

This syndrome is characterized by 4 main signs. In children with this disease, they can be determined to varying degrees.

Signs of autism in children are as follows:

impaired social interaction;
broken communication;
stereotyped behaviour;
early symptoms of childhood autism in children under 3 years of age.

The first signs of autistic children can be expressed as early as the age of 2 years. Symptoms may be mild when eye-to-eye contact is impaired, or more severe when it is completely absent. As a rule, autism manifests itself very early - even before the age of 1, parents can recognize it. In the first months, such children are less mobile, react inadequately to stimuli from the outside, they have poor facial expressions.

The child cannot perceive a holistic image of a person who is trying to communicate with him. Even in the photo and video, you can recognize that such a baby's facial expressions do not correspond to the current situation. He does not smile when someone tries to amuse him, but he can laugh when the reason for this is not clear to anyone close to him. The face of such a baby is mask-like, grimaces periodically appear on it.

Baby uses gestures only to indicate needs. As a rule, even in children under one year old, interest is sharply shown if they see an interesting object - the baby laughs, points with a finger, and demonstrates joyful behavior. The first signs in children under 1 year old can be suspected if the child does not behave like this. Symptoms of autism in children under one year old are manifested by the fact that they use a certain gesture, wanting to get something, but do not seek to capture the attention of their parents by including them in their game.

An autistic person cannot understand other people's emotions. How this symptom manifests itself in a child can be traced already at an early age. If ordinary children have a brain designed in such a way that they can easily determine when they look at other people, they are upset, cheerful or scared, then an autistic person is not capable of this.

The child is not interested in peers. Already at the age of 2, ordinary children strive for company - to play, to get acquainted with their peers. Signs of autism in children of 2 years old are expressed by the fact that such a baby does not participate in games, but plunges into his own world. Those who want to know how to recognize a child 2 years old and older should simply look at the company of children: an autist is always alone and does not pay attention to others or perceives them as inanimate objects.

It is difficult for a child to play with imagination and social roles. Children 3 years old and even younger play, fantasizing and inventing role-playing games. In autistics, symptoms at 3 years old may be expressed by the fact that they do not understand what a social role in the game is, and do not perceive toys as integral objects. For example, signs of autism in a child of 3 years old can be expressed by the fact that the baby spins the wheel of a car for hours or repeats other actions.

Child does not respond to emotions and communication from parents. Previously, it was believed that such children are not emotionally attached to their parents at all. But now scientists have proven that when a mother leaves, such a child at 4 years old and even earlier shows anxiety. If family members are around, he looks less obsessed. However, in autism, signs in children of 4 years old are expressed by a lack of reaction to the fact that parents are absent. The autist shows anxiety, but he does not try to return his parents.

In children under 5 years of age and later, there is a delay in speech or its complete absence (mutism). The speech is incoherent, the child repeats the same phrases, devoid of meaning, speaks of himself in the third person. He does not respond to other people's speech either. When the “age of questions” comes, parents will not hear them from the baby, and if they do, then these questions will be monotonous and without practical significance.

Stereotyped behavior includes obsession with one activity, repetition of daily rituals, development of fears and obsessions. At the same time, if the sequence of the ritual is violated, the child becomes hysterical or may show aggression or self-aggression.

Can autism be cured and is it curable at all? Unfortunately, there is no cure. How you can help your child depends on each individual case. Drug treatment is prescribed only in case of destructive behavior of a small patient. But, despite the fact that the disease is not curable, it is possible to correct the situation. The best "treatment" in this case is regular practice every day and the creation of the most favorable environment for the autistic. Classes are held in stages:

To form the skills that are needed for training. If the child does not make contact, gradually establish it, not forgetting who it is - autistics. Gradually it is necessary to develop at least the rudiments of speech.
Eliminate forms of behavior that are non-constructive: aggression, self-aggression, fears, withdrawing into oneself, etc.
Learn to observe, imitate.
Teaching social games and roles.
Learn to make emotional contact.

The most common treatment for autism is practiced according to the principles of behaviorism (behavioral psychology). One of the subtypes of such therapy is ABA therapy. The basis of this treatment is to observe what the reactions and behavior of the baby look like. After all the features are studied, incentives are selected for a particular autist. Speech therapy practice is obligatory: if the kid regularly works with a speech therapist, his intonation and pronunciation are getting better. At home, parents help the child develop self-service and socialization skills. Since autists have no motivation to play, they get used to the daily routine, everyday affairs, cards are created where the order of performing this or that action is written or drawn.

Why is early diagnosis important? There are conditions that mimic autism that can be confused with its symptoms. But other methods are used to correct them.

ZPRR with autistic features

The symptoms of this disease are associated with a delay in psychoverbal development. They are in many ways similar to the signs of autism. Starting from a very early age, the baby does not develop in terms of speech in the way that existing norms suggest. In the first months of life, he does not babble, then he does not learn to speak simple words. At 2-3 years old, his vocabulary is very poor. Such children are often poorly developed physically, sometimes hyperactive. The final diagnosis is made by the doctor. It is important to visit a psychiatrist, speech therapist with the child.

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

This condition is also often mistaken for autism. With a lack of attention, children are restless, it is difficult for them to study at school. There are problems with concentration, such children are very mobile. Even in adulthood, echoes of this state remain, because it is difficult for such people to remember information and make decisions. You should try to diagnose this condition as early as possible, practice treatment with psychostimulants and sedative drugs, and visit a psychologist.

Hearing loss

These are various hearing impairments, both congenital and acquired. Hearing-impaired children also have speech delays. Therefore, such children do not respond well to the name, fulfill requests and may seem naughty. At the same time, parents may suspect autism in children. But a professional psychiatrist will definitely send the baby for an examination of auditory function.

Hearing aid helps solve problems.

Schizophrenia

Autism was previously considered one of the manifestations of schizophrenia in children. However, it is now clear that these are two completely different diseases. Schizophrenia in children begins later - at 5-7 years. The symptoms of this disease appear gradually. Such children have obsessive fears, talk to themselves, later delusions and hallucinations appear. This condition is treated with medication.

It is important to understand that autism is not a death sentence. Indeed, with proper care, the earliest correction of autism and support from specialists and parents, such a baby can fully live, learn and find happiness, becoming an adult.

Autism in children signs symptoms at 3 years

Behind the poetic expression "rainy child" is hidden in the daily results of those who encounter autism. Children who cannot accept that they are part of the world around them and parents who have a series of fights and victories every day. First of all, the struggle with oneself, adoption and the perception that their children will never be cured, and all the gestures of the child, all the smiles, all the facial expressions and words of illness are small but very important. This is victory.

Scientists, of course, cannot determine the cause of the disease. It is known that people with autistic families have more frequent signs of autism. The pregnancy of such a child is usually progressive, and the child's own appearance is often very attractive. Autism does not affect the physical development of children in principle. However, the onset of autism may be associated with the expression of other diseases.

Cerebral palsy.
Rubella infection during pregnancy.
Impaired fat metabolism (high risk in obese children in obese women)
All of these conditions can cause autistic symptoms due to poor brain reflection. However, it has not been understood what autism is and what causes it.

Early diagnosis plays an important role in the further growth of children with autism. Autism child appears certain characteristics. First of all, child autism is a symptom that appears in a very young child under one and two years of age. Experts judge what a child's autism is and what causes this disease. However, you can doubt it regardless, in order to understand the type of child's illness, you can do this based on information about such signs.

Initial symptoms of childhood autism

There are four main features of this syndrome. In the case of a child with this disease, there are times when this is resolved.

Signs of childhood autism are as follows.

Reduced social interaction

Communication disrupted
Fixed behavior-.
Initial symptoms of pediatric autism before age 3 years.
The first sign of autism is 2 more years. Eye contact is impaired, and from mild symptoms to severe symptoms in general. In principle, autism appears very early. Even a year ago, parents can find out. During the first few months, athletic ability is low, it is difficult to respond to external stimuli, and facial expressions are poor.

Children cannot get the whole picture of those who want to communicate with themselves. Even photos and videos can understand that such a child does not fit the current situation. I don't laugh when someone is trying to entertain themselves, but if something in a loved one is not clear, you can laugh at him. The face of such a child has torn off the mask, and complaints appear periodically.

The child simply indicates what is needed for the gestures. Basically, even if you look at something interesting, even if you are one year old, you can laugh, put your finger up, take a bright action and show your interest. The first sign of a child under the same age is suspected if the child does not take this action. The symptoms of autism in children under one year old are clear from the fact that they want to get something, use certain gestures, but do not want their parents to draw the attention of their toys. This is true.

People with autism cannot understand the feelings of others. You can already observe how this symptom appears from an early age. If a normal child's arrangement is to be easily judged when he looks upset, pleased, or scared, he can't do it.

Children show no interest in their friends. At the age of two, ordinary children want to play and meet their friends. The signs of autism in a two-year-old child are expressed by the fact that such a child is immersed in his world, and not in the game. If you want to know how to tell children over 2 years old, consider being with a child.

It is difficult for the child to play with imagination and social roles. Children three years old, imagine a game, invent and play. In the case of autism, the symptoms of a 3-year-old child may be expressed without understanding what the social role in play is and without recognizing toys as a common goal. For example, signs of autism in a 3-year-old child are expressed by the fact that the child's time is spent in movement, such as turning the wheel of a car.

Children do not respond to emotions or communication with their parents. It is said that such children tend to find it difficult to empathize with their parents. But now scientists have proven that when their mother passes away, they turn four and become more preoccupied. If your family is close, there doesn't seem to be a sense of stability. However, in the case of autism, the signs of a 4-year-old child are expressed without responding to the absence of parents. Autistic things elicit anxiety but don't try to get their parents back.

Children under 5 may be delayed or absent (mutism). The conversation is incoherent, repeating the same phrase without meaning, and talking to a third party about himself. It does not respond to other people's comments. Even if the era of questions comes, parents will not hear a question from a child, and if they ask, these questions will be monotonous without practical significance.

Fixed activities include sticking to lessons, repeating daily rituals, deploying fear and ideas. In addition, when the order of the ritual is disturbed, he falls into hysteria, aggressive and self-esteem.

Can autism be cured or not treated at all? Unfortunately, this cannot be dealt with. How to help your child depends on your individual case. Pharmacotherapy is prescribed only in case of destructive behavior of young patients. However, it is possible to correct the situation, despite the fact that the disease has not been cured. The best "treatment" in this case is the daily regular class and the most beneficial environment for car drivers. The class will progress gradually.

Build the skills you need to learn. If your child does not come into contact with it, gradually install it and remember that you are an automated person. Gradually, you need to acquire at least the basic words.

Elimination of non-modeling such as aggression, self-injury, fear and withdrawal.
Training observation and simulation.
Teach social games and roles.
Learn to walk into emotional contact.
The most common attitude towards autism is practiced according to the principle of behaviorism (behavioral psychology). One of the subtypes is "AVA Therapy". The basis of this therapy is to observe the reaction and behavior of the child. After studying all the characteristics, a stimulus is selected for a particular patient with autism. Lingupia training is required. It has tone and pronunciation if the child has regular speech therapy. At home, parents support children's independence and develop sociality. Since the car children do not want to play, it is difficult to get used to everyday life, and everyday topics, cards with procedures for performing certain actions and scheduled cards are created.

Why is early diagnosis important? There are symptoms similar to autism and can be confused with the symptoms. However, this can be fixed in other ways.

ZPRR with autistic characteristics

The symptoms of this disorder are associated with psychiatric delays. This is almost the same as the signs of autism. Babies have developed words that cannot be taken into account with existing common sense from childhood. A few months after birth, the bubbles don't blow and I don't recognize simple words. A few years later, his vocabulary is very poor. These children are often physically underdeveloped and sometimes hyperactive. Eventually, the doctor will be diagnosed. It is important to visit a psychiatrist and linguist with your child.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

In addition, this symptom is often mistaken for autism. If you have a precautionary defect, your child will be restless and have difficulty in school. There is a problem with concentration and these children are very easy to move around. Even if you grow up, it is difficult to remember or judge information, so the sound of this symptom remains.

Diagnose as soon as possible, practice treatment with mental stimulants and sedatives, and consult with the Department of Psychosomatic Medicine.

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These are some congenital and acquired hearing impairments. In the case of a child with a hearing impairment, there is a delay in words when listening. As a result, the response to the call of the name and the satisfaction of the request may be worse, and it may look naughty. At the same time, parents may suspect their child's autism. However, they are inevitably assigned by professional psychiatrists to study the function of hearing.

The audience helps solve the problem.

schizophrenia

Autism was previously considered a symptom of childhood schizophrenia. However, it is now clear that they are completely different. Childhood schizophrenia develops later than 5-7 years. Symptoms of this disease gradually appear. These children feel possessed by fear, speak alone, and then, delusions and hallucinations.

Treats the condition of this drug.

It is important to understand that autism is not a proposal. Of course, if you have the appropriate care, first autism orthodontics and the support of experts and parents, such a child can live, learn, find happiness and grow up.

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Autism is a group of mental disorders that are characterized by the complexity of social interaction and decomposition. The first sign appears in childhood. According to the WHO, there is one in every 160 children in the world.

Currently, more and more psychiatrists believe that autism m-spectrum is not a disease, but only a mental development disorder. They are genetic. We will learn from our educational materials, the symptoms of a diagnosis and how to support those who have such problems.

Typically, children under 3 years of age seem to experience combat sickness. It is mostly diagnosed with or without symptoms, referred to as the "three elements of autism". The characteristics of these three groups may appear in different forms.

Signs and symptoms of autism

Group a-triad Elements

Limited association	Limited and fixed pattern of behavior	Characteristic symptoms	Bad response to a name. There is an expressive expression that fears contact and sound rather than being placed in a crowd. The expression is bad. I don't understand body language and gestures. Difficulty making eye contact.
Things that are usually lonely. I have no friends, language development is slow o-I can't take action according to the situation. I'm not interested in toys.	Re-operation after revealed ritual, repetitive simple words unlimited, for fear of small changes, dysteria interest a-utilization of the skills you learned earlier.	The above symptoms are characteristic of the whole tribe. However, this group contains a number of diseases, and each has a specific characteristic.	In ICD-11, the type of autism is distinguished by the presence of intellectual development and functional impairment. In the past classification ・ Autism in early childhood ・ Delayed development of motor skills, insufficient response, avoidance of contact with people, poor vocabulary. -Sanne r-syndro m-Fill is canceled for yourself, lacks contact with the outside world, repeats words, and your expression is distracted. - Posedo e-syndro m - Decreased communication skills, abnormal interest, low empathy and low movement speed. Letter Syndrome was previously thought to be caused by races, but is now considered an independent disease associated with genetic mutations. It is diagnosed only by women and is significantly reduced to the loss of movement purpose.

Types of Autism Spectrum Disorders

Parents can easily watch the onset, even for newborns. This is the first alarm if an 8-month-old baby does not respond to his name. The following symptoms may be noticed after two years. -18 month in-evenvid communication, word misunderstanding, informal games. - Closs of imitative behavior for 24 months - notifying social exchange, restrictions on the words used.

At this age, how to express it in the future is still difficult. It could be Asperger's, which can't be said to be a disorder. However, it is often considered to be just eccentric, but the onset of Kanner's syndrome is possible, so it is impossible to live enough in society and always need to be controlled.

Autism in children

In adults, two growth scenarios can be considered. The first childhood autism lasts for many years. In this case, the symptoms may worsen or weaken. The latter is achieved by psychotherapeutic support. The second e-characteristics of autism appear after growing up. At first it may be received as depression. The reason is to avoid communicating in words as much as possible. -Nimizes their loved ones and pierces them. -T, he distracts, becomes passive. -I don't show interest in past hobbies. -I can't meet new people, start dating. At the same time, one in three adults with autism can do this without outside help. These people have succeeded in their careers, even if there is a problem with communication. Men have more of this diagnosis than women.

Adult autism is often an anicotype, that is, there are no symptoms of all three elements. At the same time, primary and secondary disadvantages are divided. To get the right support, it's important to understand what's different.

Autism in adults

Primary associated with mental illness. The cause is unknown, and there are only neurological speculations. The degree of weight of the symptoms varies from the environment to those who are completely alienated to a slightly contrasting society. In secondary ethnic groups, contact with society is limited and due to illness, etc., and may be unwilling to negotiate. To return to normal life, simple adjustments are sufficient (installation of hearing aids, chin prosthesis, etc.).

Types of adult autism

High efficiency is a type of autism that has extraordinary mental abilities. This is a kind of Savante syndrome, with various mental disorders in high IQ. In the combination of VFA and Canner syndrome, he usually speaks in simple terms but demonstrates an amazing memory. You can memorize long and complex sentences, ignore the context and repeat. In combination with Asperger's syndrome, autism hyperbunion appears as follows. -Pernal work is more effective than group work. -Vlkoe participation in age groups. -Priel to research activities. Achievements in science, art and literature have advantages. However, communication with people may not be successful, and childhood bullying and harassment may occur.

Psychiatry A p-consultation is necessary for such a diagnosis. Inspections are carried out from several directions: -Kraza according to clinical symptoms. Research, analysis of symptoms and diagnostic symptoms In the case of adults, there can be no group symptoms. - Gene e-study. All struggles (with the exception of secondary ones) are chromosomal. -In the x test you can determine the severity of the disability. Various tests are presented, from children to adults. M-Cheat is for parents who need to answer questions about their child's behavior. With this help, we will consider not only the difficulties, but also the main ones. The Simon Baron HaKogan scale is used for adult self-diagnosis.

What is high functioning autism?

ADHD is not a disease, so the treatment is a little strange. It is impossible to eliminate violations, but with the right correction they can be adapted to life in society. We work to support children on the autism spectrum. — Speech therapist — Neurologist — Neurologist Neurologist Psychiatrist On the one hand, it helps kids develop models of interaction with people, and on the other hand, it allows relatives to learn how to interact with their children under the supervision of professionals. Adults with ASD need the help of a psychotherapist. It is usually carried out in the form of cognitive-behavioral therapy, and the goal is to improve communication skills and social adaptation. Antidepressants may be prescribed to reduce anxiety levels.

Autism Diagnosis

Because the autism spectrum is genetic, it cannot be prevented. However, with early detection, rehabilitation classes can be started early and future disability can be prevented. To prevent the symptoms from worsening, psychotherapists recommend that relatives of patients: Accept a person as he is: Do not scold a person for not meeting social expectations. Don't make high demands. Not all people with autism are smart, many are mentally retarded. - Provide psychological comfort: Do not force a person to communicate against their will, do not leave a person in the crowd. Contrary to popular belief, non-vaccinations do not prevent the development of autism. The predisposition is genetic. Vaccines against mumps and measles do not affect the genetic code.

Treatment of autism spectrum disorders

Prevention

More and more psychiatrists now believe that autism spectrum disorder is not a disease, but only a developmental disorder. They are genetic. We will learn from our educational materials, the symptoms of a diagnosis and how to support those who have such problems.

Usually, children under 3 years of age seem to experience combat sickness. It is mostly diagnosed with or without symptoms, referred to as the "three elements of autism". The characteristics of these three groups may appear in different forms.