The 411 on autism, including possible causes, signs and treatments. WorldAutismAwarenessDay
It’s been about 75 years since the first paper was published describing the signs of autism in children. But even as new findings continue to crop up, its causes and cures remain elusive, leaving parents as confused as ever. The autism statistics are also somewhat frightening and, some might argue, misleading. According to the most recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention report, published in 2016, the overall prevalence of autism in children in 2012 was 1 in 68.
The signs of autism in toddlers, preschoolers and beyond can vary widely. Common autism symptoms include:Becoming easily upset by minor changes in routine.Obsessive focus on moving objects or parts of objects.Of course, says Pina, “kids might exhibit any one of these behaviors during childhood and they’re fine, so it’s important to take things into context.” Children with autism will show a combination of these behaviors, which doctors would then assess further.
The more your doctor knows about your child’s specific challenges , the better he can prescribe targeted therapies, even before he can make a diagnosis for autism.Currently, there’s no brain scan that can tell you if your child is on the autism spectrum—no autism test, per se. Behavioral assessment is an ongoing process. The American Academy of Pediatrics now recommends autism screening for all kids at 18 and 24 months, in addition to regularly evaluating a child’s development during checkups.
As for now, kids can often be reliably diagnosed by age 2, according to the National Institute of Mental Health. If doctors can intervene when the child is very young and the brain is still developing, she’ll be likelier to show more meaningful improvements and carry what she learns well into adulthood.Early interventions can help improve the developmental issues associated with autism, but be skeptical about “magic fixes.
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