| Many people do not understand Autism and its | | | | imagination, and enjoy playing pretend games, |
| impact on their life and that on their loved | | | | autistic children don't tend to engage in |
| ones. Autism is a disability that affects | | | | this type of play. Children with autism can |
| development. It can be very difficult and | | | | also do repetitive behavior such as rocking |
| trying in case you are living with and | | | | back and forth. There are many symptoms of |
| dealing on a daily basis with a person who is | | | | autism, and while some children get to the |
| suffering with autism. | | | | point where they don't speak at all, others |
| | | | will appear to develop fairly normally but at |
| Autism is usually diagnosed in children in | | | | a slightly slower rate. |
| the age bracket of 18 to 36 months. Autism | | | | |
| can be very difficult to diagnose since there | | | | Families living with autism can find life |
| are no physical signs. Autism affects people | | | | very difficult and may avoid other family |
| in many different ways and thus it is known | | | | members as well as friends. It's draining on |
| as a spectrum disorder. Autism will not be | | | | a parent's mental and physical resources. If |
| noticeable until the time when children | | | | you have an autistic child, look for a |
| should be developing their speaking and | | | | support group. There are many of them |
| understanding skills. Autism is a disorder | | | | available to help you handle the life that |
| that is now more common than Down syndrome. | | | | comes with autism. |
| It is more common in boys than in girls and | | | | |
| there is no cure. | | | | While there is no cure for autism there are |
| | | | many different treatment options that may |
| The contributory factors for autism disorder | | | | help your child to communicate better. Some |
| are many and there is no specific cause. | | | | treatments integrate children with autism |
| Biochemical and genetic problems connected to | | | | into regular classes with other children. For |
| the brain have certain differences. It is | | | | some this treatment seems to work, but |
| also said that food allergies can be a cause | | | | remember that each child is unique. |
| for autism. | | | | |
| | | | Since each instance should be considered on a |
| Symptoms in children generally present as | | | | case by case basis, talk to your doctor about |
| lack of socialization and communication | | | | treatment options. You may have to practice |
| skills. Even though these are common traits, | | | | some trial and error until you find the right |
| the experience for each child is different. | | | | program for your child. |
| In some cases children just don't learn to | | | | |
| communicate as well as their peers. Others | | | | Autism is a frightening prospect for parents, |
| may start to develop these skills at a | | | | but children with autism can lead full and |
| seemingly normal level, but later regress. In | | | | happy lives. By educating yourself and those |
| these cases, the regression usually occurs | | | | around you, autism can be dealt with and not |
| before thirty six months of age. | | | | inhibit your families lives too much. Online |
| | | | forums are a great place to start discussing |
| Children who are exhibiting autism-like | | | | your situation if there are no support groups |
| behavior tend to be withdrawn and don't have | | | | in your area. Please remember to discuss any |
| much interest in playing with other children. | | | | potential treatments you are interested in |
| While most children have an active | | | | trying with your family doctor. |