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