| At present, there are as many as 1 in 100 to 150 | | | | 1.Qualitative impairment in social interaction, like not |
| children may be autistic. April 2nd of 2008 is the first " | | | | responding to his/her own name, not imitating others, |
| World Autism Awareness Day" designated by the | | | | lacking of interests to friends, and so on. |
| United Nations General Assembly. The parents should | | | | 2. Presumably half of children with autism are slow to |
| always keep a weather eye on your child for an | | | | talk, some of them cannot speak until two or three |
| extended period of time. Early intervention is critical for | | | | years old, some of them can speak a few words, but |
| the best outcome in children with autism, so early | | | | cannot communicate with people normally. Besides, |
| diagnosis is very improtant, too. However, is it possible | | | | they mostly avoid eye contace while talking, and they |
| to reliably diagnose autism before 2 years old? The | | | | often repeat what you said instead of responding or |
| answer is yes. Actually, autism can be diagnosed while | | | | keep saying a sentence. |
| the baby is one and a half years old. | | | | 3. Be attached to one particular toy or object, such as |
| Autism is a complex developmental disorder. We don't | | | | wheels, circular wooden sticks, and other things; |
| know what causes autism for sure yet. Autism doesn't | | | | Performs repetitive movements, like rocking, spinning or |
| have a "cure" right now, the best way to prevent | | | | hand-flapping. |
| autism is early diagnosis and early treatment. Then | | | | If a young child doesn't talk after one year old, |
| how can parents recognize autism in their young child? | | | | preferring to crouch in a corner, demanding too much |
| There are several certain symptoms of autism that a | | | | less of your attention, the parents shouldn't take on a |
| baby shows early enough. The following three early | | | | "wait and see" stance , but voice some concerns to |
| signs of autism should be concerned: | | | | an expert of autism. |