| Is my child autistic? This is one of the many questions | | | | Still, if you find reason in your concerns, then you can |
| parents do not really want to ask. This is because | | | | go to licensed professionals and ask help and guidance |
| autism presents so much of a challenge in life. But with | | | | from them. Do not make the popular mistake of |
| the many reports and articles on autism all over the | | | | diagnosing your child on your own. This can only make |
| news and the web, you just cannot help but wonder | | | | the condition worse, should there indeed be a condition |
| about your children as well. And you start scrutinizing | | | | to be worried about. You do not have the medical |
| every single move your child makes just because you | | | | training that is needed in coming up with such a |
| notice your child exhibiting what seems to be a | | | | diagnosis. Even licensed professionals undertake a |
| symptom of the condition. This actually causes you | | | | number of medical procedures to come up with the |
| undue stress. | | | | diagnosis of autism. This type of diagnosis is not |
| You see, the symptoms of autism are quite many, and | | | | achieved after a single appointment with a licensed |
| they just might differ from one child to another. When | | | | professional. Thus, do not take it upon yourself to |
| you go through a list of such symptoms, there is a | | | | diagnose your child with autism just because of a |
| strong possibility that you would feel a bit paranoid. | | | | couple of noticeable symptoms and hearsay from |
| Just because you notice some of these symptoms in | | | | other parents in your immediate communities. |
| your child does not necessarily mean he or she is | | | | So, is my child autistic? Here are some signs you |
| already autistic. So, do not cause yourself any undue | | | | should look out for. An autistic child does not maintain |
| stress just because of such observations. | | | | eye contact, nor does he communicate effectively. If |
| There are several other reasons as to why your child | | | | you ask him a question, he just might not answer you, |
| might be exhibiting such symptoms. For one thing, the | | | | nor respond to you with his eyes fixed on you as they |
| symptoms being manifested could very well mean | | | | should be. Appropriate affect and emotions are not |
| another medical condition. Or, your child may be a little | | | | expressed. The child does not pretend play as well. |
| late when it comes to developmental milestones. | | | | What's more, an autistic child would use repetitive |
| Children do develop at their own pace, you know. As | | | | movements. If you see these symptoms in your child, |
| tempting as it may be, try very hard not to compare | | | | you should have him checked by a child psychologist |
| your children with other children. This way, you won't | | | | as soon as possible. |
| be causing yourself undue stress. | | | | |