I have nothing but respect for those adults who are raising autistic children as it must be a very difficult life for everyone involved. But let’s back up a bit and find out what autism is. According to Wikipedia (wikipedia.com), autism is a developmental disorder of the brain and is characterized by poor social interaction and communication, along with restricted and repetitive behavior that usually begins before the child is three years old. Research has shown that autism has a strong genetic basis and, in some rare cases, is strongly associated with an agent that causes birth defects.
There are other studies that suggest that vaccines might also have an effect when given in early childhood, but there is still no conclusive evidence for this.
So how does this really affect behavior? For many of us, Dustin Hoffman’s portrayal of an autistic man in the movie “Rain Man” is the first we’ve seen of this particular disorder, and while the character Hoffman plays is fictional, the movie helps people understand a little more life that autistic people have.
Can a parent detect autism symptoms when the child is less than three years old? Yes, if they know what to look for, but unfortunately, especially for a firstborn child, it can be harder to spot. With the type of society we have, with relatives living further away, or even in different countries, we have had to use other people outside of our families to take care of us. This means that the “rules” of talking, or sitting, etc., aren’t discussed as often, and it’s easier to overlook the fact that our baby may not be talking at one. And again, due to the financial pressure of both parents working outside the home, babysitters may not report lack of speech progress to one parent.
So what should you keep in mind? Well, of course, all babies are different and progress at different rates, but generally speaking, the autistic child has a great deal of difficulty communicating, so by the age of two, they probably won’t talk much and won’t be able to train themselves. prayers. They may not like to be hugged, but we must remember that there are differences between boys and girls too. In fact, reports indicate that boys are four times more likely to have an autism disorder than girls, and the autism diagnosis rate is one to two cases per thousand children. This means that there are a large number of children with this brain disorder.
It should also be noted that a child may develop normally, speak and communicate well at an early age, but then regress or lose this ability at a later date. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for this brain disorder, although the sooner a child is diagnosed, the sooner treatment can be started to foster communication skills. There are other symptoms as well, such as repeatedly moving your hand or continually tilting your head to one side.
The result of autism is that raising autistic children can last forever, as the child can always have communication and socialization problems. Their brain disorder and low mental capacity may prevent them from working and may mean they will never be able to live on their own. That’s why I respect the parents of autistic children, because they have to give much more every day than the parents of a normally developing child. Parenting autistic children is definitely much more challenging, and raising any child can be very exhausting!