AUTISM AND ITS SYMPTOMS

Autism is a serious disorder that hampers the development of a child by reducing the ability to communicate and interact. It is a range of several disorders that are closely related to each other. Autism generally appears in the early childhood period, which causes obstacles in the development. The signs and symptoms of Autism may vary from case to case. However, every child suffering from Autism go through some common degree.

• ·      Communication verbally and non-verbally
• ·      Relating to others
• ·      Thinking flexibly and behaving normally

Signs and Symptoms of Autism in the Babies:

It is very difficult to diagnose Autism in a child before 24 months as the symptoms often surface between 12 to 18 months. The symptoms of Autism is basically the absence of the normal behaviors, but that does not mean to be the presence of the abnormal ones. Therefore, it is hard to identify Autism and often the children are considered as an obedient one.

1.  The child does not make an eye contact or smile when being smiled at.

2.  He does not respond to his name.

3.  Does not follow objects or gestures visually.

4.  Does not respond to gestures to communicate.

5.  The child often remains silent.

6.  Does not respond to cuddling.

7.  The child remains least interested to play with others or share any kind of interest and enjoyment.

Children with Autism often remain restricted, inflexible and obsessive regarding their behaviors, activities and even with their expressions. Some common repetitive behaviors that they make are: Hand flapping, tapping ears, rocking back and forth, scratching, spinning in a circle, lining up toys, fingers flicking, spinning objects, head banging, wheel spinning, staring at lights, watching moving objects, moving fingers in front of the eyes, flicking light switches on and off, snapping fingers, repeating words or noises.