Detecting the Early Signs of Autism
Doctors prefer to analyze possible signs of autism when children are at the ages of 3 to 4 years old. As a parent, identifying the problem early can help in giving the right response and care. The effects of autism can be controlled when addressed properly at the right stage. It is this fact that makes detection of early signs of autism a crucial responsibility for every parent.
Young babies generally mimic the facial expressions of their parents. They smile back when you smile to them. They give an excited expression when you try to tease them with a peek a boo. They cry when you pout. An autistic child does not give these specific reactions.
The absence of reaction is one of the early signs of autism. An autistic child does not respond to loud noises. By the early years, normal children would have the ability to recognize their own names and to the common voices in their surroundings. Since they do not react to the sounds in the environment, autistic children at the early stages tend to be judged as hearing impaired. (more…)