As a parent, you never want to believe that your precious bundle has a
problem. But when it comes to autism, catching it early—ideally by the
age of eighteen months—makes a huge difference. The younger your child,
the greater the impact of treatment on symptoms of autism. But no matter
your child's age, don't lose hope. Treatment can reduce the disorder's
effects and help your child learn, grow, and thrive.
Understanding autism
Autism is a spectrum of closely related disorders with a shared core of symptoms.
Autism spectrum disorders
appear in infancy and early childhood, causing delays in many basic
areas of development such as learning to talk, play, and interact with
others.
The signs and symptoms of autism vary widely, as do
its effects. Some autistic children have only mild impairments, while
others have more obstacles to overcome. However, every child on the
autism spectrum has problems, at least to some degree, in the following
three areas:
- Communicating verbally and non-verbally
- Relating to others and the world around them
- Thinking and behaving flexibly
There are different opinions among doctors, parents,
and experts about what causes autism and how best to treat it, and
much that we still don’t know. But on one fact, everyone agrees: early
and intensive intervention helps. For children at risk and children who
show early signs, it can make all the difference.
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