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Here is a short insight into Autism
Thanx to www.baby-pictures.org for the above picture
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder of development
that lasts throughout a person’s life. It is sometimes called a
developmental disability because it usually starts before age
three, in the developmental period, and because it causes delays
or problems in many different skills that arise from infancy to adulthood. The main signs and symptoms of autism involve
language, social behavior, and behaviors concerning objects and routines:
Communication—both verbal (spoken) and nonverbal
(Unspoken, such as pointing, eye contact, or smiling)
Social interactions—such as sharing emotions, understanding how others think and feel (sometimes called empathy), and holding a conversation, as well as the amount of time a person spends interacting with others
Routines or repetitive behaviors—often called stereotyped behaviors, such as repeating words or actions, obsessively following routines or schedules, playing with toys or objects in repetitive and sometimes inappropriate ways, or having very specific and inflexible ways of arranging items. People with autism might have problems talking with you, or they might not look you in the eye when you talk to them. They may have to line up their pencils before they can pay attention, or they may say the same sentence again and again to calm themselves down. They may flap their arms to tell you they are happy, or they might hurt themselves to tell you they are not. Some people with autism never learn how to talk. These behaviors not only make life challenging for people who have autism, but also take a toll on their families, their health care providers, their teachers, and anyone who comes in contact with them. Because different people with autism can have very different features or symptoms, health care providers think of autism as a “spectrum” disorder—a group of disorders with a range of similar features. Based on their specific strengths and weaknesses, people with Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may have mild symptoms or more serious symptoms, but they all have an ASD.
Autistic disorder (also called “classic” autism)
Asperger syndrome
Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise
Specified (or atypical autism)
Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD)—to describe autism. The PDD category includes the ASDs mentioned above and: Childhood disintegrative disorder and Rett syndrome. Scientists don’t know exactly what causes autism at this time. Genes, their function, and their interactions—are one of the main underlying causes of ASDs. Current evidence suggests that as many as 12 or more genes on different chromosomes may be involved in autism, to different degrees. Some genes may place a person at greater risk for autism, called susceptibility. Other genes may cause specific symptoms or determine how severe those symptoms are. Or, genes with changes or mutations might add to the symptoms of autism because the genes or gene products aren’t working properly. Research has also shown that environmental factors, such as viruses, may also play a role in causing autism. Other researchers are looking at possible neurological, infectious, metabolic, and immunologic factors that may be involved in autism Boys. Statistics show that boys are three to four times more likely to be affected by autism than are girls. Some signs of autism are detectable at eight months of age. In general, the average age of autism diagnosis is currently three years old. In many cases, a delay in the child’s starting to speak around age two brings Problems to parents’ attention, even though other less noticeable signs may be present at an earlier age. Studies also show that a subgroup of children with ASDs experiences a “regression,” meaning they stop using the language, play, or social skills they had already learned. This regression usually happens between the first and second birthdays.
Possible Red Flags for Autism
See you soon guys.
Here is a short insight into Autism
Thanx to www.baby-pictures.org for the above picture
Autism is a complex neurobiological disorder of development
that lasts throughout a person’s life. It is sometimes called a
developmental disability because it usually starts before age
three, in the developmental period, and because it causes delays
or problems in many different skills that arise from infancy to adulthood. The main signs and symptoms of autism involve
language, social behavior, and behaviors concerning objects and routines:
(Unspoken, such as pointing, eye contact, or smiling)
Social interactions—such as sharing emotions, understanding how others think and feel (sometimes called empathy), and holding a conversation, as well as the amount of time a person spends interacting with others
Routines or repetitive behaviors—often called stereotyped behaviors, such as repeating words or actions, obsessively following routines or schedules, playing with toys or objects in repetitive and sometimes inappropriate ways, or having very specific and inflexible ways of arranging items. People with autism might have problems talking with you, or they might not look you in the eye when you talk to them. They may have to line up their pencils before they can pay attention, or they may say the same sentence again and again to calm themselves down. They may flap their arms to tell you they are happy, or they might hurt themselves to tell you they are not. Some people with autism never learn how to talk. These behaviors not only make life challenging for people who have autism, but also take a toll on their families, their health care providers, their teachers, and anyone who comes in contact with them. Because different people with autism can have very different features or symptoms, health care providers think of autism as a “spectrum” disorder—a group of disorders with a range of similar features. Based on their specific strengths and weaknesses, people with Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) may have mild symptoms or more serious symptoms, but they all have an ASD.
Autistic disorder (also called “classic” autism)
Asperger syndrome
Pervasive Developmental Disorder Not Otherwise
Specified (or atypical autism)
Pervasive developmental disorders (PDD)—to describe autism. The PDD category includes the ASDs mentioned above and: Childhood disintegrative disorder and Rett syndrome. Scientists don’t know exactly what causes autism at this time. Genes, their function, and their interactions—are one of the main underlying causes of ASDs. Current evidence suggests that as many as 12 or more genes on different chromosomes may be involved in autism, to different degrees. Some genes may place a person at greater risk for autism, called susceptibility. Other genes may cause specific symptoms or determine how severe those symptoms are. Or, genes with changes or mutations might add to the symptoms of autism because the genes or gene products aren’t working properly. Research has also shown that environmental factors, such as viruses, may also play a role in causing autism. Other researchers are looking at possible neurological, infectious, metabolic, and immunologic factors that may be involved in autism Boys. Statistics show that boys are three to four times more likely to be affected by autism than are girls. Some signs of autism are detectable at eight months of age. In general, the average age of autism diagnosis is currently three years old. In many cases, a delay in the child’s starting to speak around age two brings Problems to parents’ attention, even though other less noticeable signs may be present at an earlier age. Studies also show that a subgroup of children with ASDs experiences a “regression,” meaning they stop using the language, play, or social skills they had already learned. This regression usually happens between the first and second birthdays.
Possible Red Flags for Autism
Ø The child does not respond to his/her name.
Ø The child cannot explain what he/she wants.
Ø The child’s language skills are slow to develop or speech is delayed.
Ø The child doesn’t follow directions.
Ø At times, the child seems to be deaf.
Ø The child seems to hear sometimes, but not other times.
Ø The child doesn’t point or wave “bye bye.”
Ø The child used to say a few words or babble, but now he/she doesn’t.
Ø The child throws intense or violent tantrums.
Ø The child has odd movement patterns.
Ø The child is overly active, uncooperative, or resistant.
Ø The child doesn’t know how to play with toys.
Ø The child doesn’t smile when smiled at.
Ø The child has poor eye contact.
Ø The child gets “stuck” doing the same things over and over and can’t move on to other things.
Ø The child seems to prefer to play alone.
Ø The child gets things for him/herself only.
Ø The child is very independent for his/her age.
Ø The child does things “early” compared to other children.
Ø The child seems to be in his/her “own world.”
Ø The child seems to tune people out.
Ø The child is not interested in other children.
Ø The child walks on his/her toes.
Ø The child shows unusual attachments to toys, objects, or schedules (i.e., always holding a string or having to put socks on before pants).
Ø Child spends a lot of time lining things up or putting things in a certain order.
The source of the information is from autism speaks/ introduction to autism book
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