Signs and Symptoms of Autism in Children

Concerned about a person or someone you know who may be be displaying an odd behaviour, not communicating, not talking, having severe tantrums, no eye contact?
Want to know what are the symptoms to look for?
Then this is the right website to learn how to identify some of the early symptoms signs.
Well, here are just a few Signs of Autism to look out for. I mention these, as these were displayed by my son who has Autistic Spectrum Disorder:

Some of the Signs Of Autism

1. Difficulty in expressing needs
2. Little or no smiling
3. At 1 year: no babbling, no pointing or these have stopped
4. At 16 months: no words or words have disappeared
5. At 2 years: no phrases or phrases have dropped
6. Prefers to be alone; aloof manner
7. Displays odd play such as playing with doors, fixated with spinning objects, stacking toys, lining up toys or more focused on part of a toy
8. Your child likes playing on their own – solitary play
9. Repetitive behaviour
10. Repeating words or phrases in place of normal responsive language. Even echolalia
11. Laughing or showing distress for reasons not apparent to others
12. Unexplainable excessive crying
13. Aggression which is unexplained
14. Little or no eye contact
15. Not using age appropriate words to communicate
16. Enjoys movement and is calmer when rocking, swinging or jumping or shaking body or head
17. Over sensitive to certain sounds such as vacuum cleaner sounds, dog barking, lawnmower
18. Self injurious behaviour such as head banging may be present
19. Flapping hands, tiptoeing or biting
20. Resisting change to set routines
21. Delay in spoken language
22. Completely indifferent to others feelings and there are more ….

However, just because your child may be exhibiting some of these early signs of autism and symptoms conditions, does not mean it it’s Autism. DO NOT be alarmed, seek out an opinion from a Medical Advisor, GP, Doctor and Paediatrician asap.
Do not delay if you’re unsure, it may just be some other developmental disorder and may not be Autism Spectrum Disorder.
Even saying this, Autism is not a curse, if it does turn out that your child has Autism.

Just in case you want to know about My Story:

I have an amazing son, called Alex, who was diagnosed with Autism at the very young age of only two and half years old.
I have first hand experience of dealing with an Autistic child and Autism, both from a parent’s point of view and life experience. I can give you support on autism. I’m writing from experience and can give you pointers as to what to look out for to spot the Signs and Symptoms of Autism in children at an early age and stage.

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Here is a list of Great Books to Read on Autism, Asperger Syndrome and Related Conditions:

New and Key Titles (2009) CLICK ON Titles to get more details

Choosing a School for a Child With Special Needs
Successful School Change and Transition for the Child With Asperger Syndrome: A Guide for Parents
Managing Family Meltdown: The Low Arousal Approach and Autism
Motivate to Communicate!: 300 Games and Activities for Your Child With Autism
The Adolescent and Adult Neuro-diversity Handbook: Asperger’s Syndrome, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia and Related Conditions
The One and Only Sam: A Story Explaining Idioms for Children With Asperger Syndrome and Other Communication Difficulties

Really Great Books to Read

Different Like Me: My Book of Autism Heroes

Books by Kathy Hoopman

Blue Bottle Mystery: An Asperger Adventure (Asperger Adventures)
Of Mice and Aliens: An Asperger Adventure (Asperger Adventures)
Lisa and the Lacemaker: An Asperger Adventure
Haze
All Cats Have Asperger Syndrome
All Dogs Have ADHD

Books on Challenging Behaviour and Stress Management

The Red Beast: Controlling Anger in Children With Asperger’s Syndrome
A Non-violent Resistance Approach With Children in Distress: A Guide for Parents and ProfessionalsAsperger Syndrome and Anxiety: A Guide to Successful Stress Management

Best Sellers from JKP (Jessica King Publishers)

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome
Freaks, Geeks & Asperger Syndrome: A User Guide to Adolescence
Kids in the Syndrome Mix of ADHD, LD, Asperger’s, Tourette’s, Bipolar and More!: The One Stop Guide for Parents, Teachers and Other Professionals

Books by Simon Baron Cohen

Mind Reading: The Interactice Guide to Emotions, Version 1.3CD
Mind Reading: The Interactice Guide to Emotions, Version 1.3 with Game Zone, Learning Center, and Library DVD
The Exact Mind: An Artist With Asperger Syndrome

Key Titles for Teachers

Addressing the Unproductive Classroom Behaviours of Students With Special Needs
Asperger Syndrome – What Teachers Need to Know: Written for Cloud 9 Children’s Foundation

Adult & Family Relationships

The Asperger Couple’s Workbook: Practical Advice and Activities for Couples and Counsellors
Loving Mr. Spock: Understanding an Aloof Lover – Could It Be Asperger’s Syndrome?
Adults on the Autism Spectrum Leave the Nest: Achieving Supported Independence
A Spectrum of Light: Inspirational Interviews With Families Affected by Autism
Autistics’ Guide to Dating: A Book By Autistics, For Autistics and Those Who Love Them or Who Are in Love with Them
The Asperger Couple’s Workbook: Practical Advice and Activities for Couples and Counsellors
The Love-Shy Survival Guide
Love, Sex and Long-Term Relationships: What People With Asperger Syndrome Really Really Want
22 Things a Woman Must Know: If She Loves a Man With Asperger’s Syndrome
Girls Growing Up on the Autism Spectrum: What Parents and Professionals Should Know About the Pre-teen and Teenage Years
Making Sense of Sex: A Forthright Guide to Puberty, Sex and Relationships for People With Asperger’s Syndrome

Books to Manage Emotions and Therapy

Deeno’s Dream Journeys in the Big Blue Bubble: A Relaxation Programmme to Help Children Manage Their Emotions
Yoga Therapy for Every Special Child: Meeting Needs in a Natural Setting

Intensive Interaction Books

Understanding Intensive Interaction: Context and Concepts for Professionals and Families
Finding You, Finding Me: Using Intensive Interaction to Get in Touch With People With Severe Learning Disabilities Combined With Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Books I found very useful and Interesting:

The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time
Children with Starving Brains: A Medical Treatment Guide for Autism Spectrum Disorder
The Autistic Spectrum: A Parents’ Guide to Understanding and Helping Your Child
Raising a Sensory Smart Child: The Definitive Handbook for Helping Your Child with Sensory Processing Issues
Living With Autism (Overcoming Common Problems)
How to Live With Autism and Asperger Syndrome: Practical Strategies for Parents and Professionals
The Autism Answer Book: More Than 300 of the Top Questions Parents Ask
1-2-3 Magic: Effective Discipline for Children 2-12 HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
Asperger’s Syndrome: A Guide for Parents and Professionals

Other bestselling Books on Autistic Spectrum Conditions

Can the World Afford Autistic Spectrum Disorder?: Nonverbal Communication, Asperger Syndrome and the Interbrain

The Imprinted Brain: How Genes Set the Balance of the Mind Between Autism and Psychosis

First Steps in Intervention With Your Child With Autism: Frameworks for Communication

Art as an Early Intervention Tool for Children With Autism

The Complete Guide to Asperger’s Syndrome

Click Here For A Really Great Article on Help For Autistic Spectrum Disorders

“My Child Has Autism, Now What?!” Will Explain Things in Common Sense Easy To Understand Terms

The Alarming Facts are that, As of January 2010, the CDC Estimates that 1 in 91 Children have Autism!

There is GOOD NEWS, however! The medical community if finally starting to get onboard and understand that we are facing epic proportions. Deb has scoured the internet and included the latest research possible to give you a wonderful place to start.

So, If you have a loved one with an Autism Spectrum Disorder, this book would be a perfect gift!

May be you want to Understand and Treat the Causes of Autism Naturally.

Find autism research stories, articles, and news, or add your own. Share research for autism and vote on upcoming news stories to move them to the home page. If you’re researching autism information, this is a great website. Autistic Health

Information and resources to support early identification and intervention. http://earlysignsofautism.com/

Autism 101 Manual

Free Membership to Autism Today and access to over 500 Articles!

Autism Today

National Institute of Mental Health

Guide To Autism

There is an excellent ebook called Guide to Autism that I bought as a Mother of an Autistic son.
You can instantly learn about Autism and the many ways that autistic children can be helped with this comprehensive ebook.
I would throughly recommend this Guide To Autism to any parent or carer of an Autisic Child. This Guide has so much useful information and a lot of information which you can go through in your very own time.

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Don’t Write Me Off – National Autistic Society

Amazing and Really Shocking Facts About Adults with Autism (UK):

Adults with Aspergers or on the Autistic Spectrum or any adults that have any other Communication difficulty disorder are alarmingly being unfairly treated and managed. Employers, employees, social support services such as actual benefit centres are failing them. The failure of the Government and Government Institutes to understand their needs, when it comes to empoyment and benefits if they cannot work, needs to be addressed.

• Adults with Autism need to work
• They need to have a job when they can work
• Receive benefits when they can’t work
• And a government that can help achive this and lead the way.

Please visit http://www.autism.org.uk/dontwritemeoff  and show your support

Visit the following website for a greater understanding on what Adults with Aspergers and on Autistic Spectrum conditions are having to face. It is very heartbreaking and they need our support. http://www.blip.tv/file/2713809

All parents, families affected by autism, grandparents and carers of Autistic children and adults really need to stand up for their rights and show their support. TAKE ACTION NOW. Write to your local MPs

http://www.dontwritemeoff.org.uk/Take-action.aspx

Also, check out http://www.autism.org.uk/autismact2009 Autism Act 2009, we did it.

The following is taken from the about.com http://pediatrics.about.com/od/autism/l/bl_autism.htm website.

According to the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development, ‘there are a number of things that parents, teachers, and others who care for children can look for to determine if a child needs to be evaluated for autism.’ This autism quiz asks about ‘red flags’ that could be a sign that a Pediatrician or other health professional should evaluate a child for autism or a related communication disorder.

Keep in mind that other conditions can also cause these symptoms, that you have to consider what your child can do in an age appropriate manner (for example, a 6 month old likely won’t respond to his name), and that normal children can have some of these symptoms and behaviors (like being independent, walking on her toes, or preferring to play alone).

Having one or more of these signs, symptoms, and behaviors should prompt a discussion with your Pediatrician to see if further evaluation needs to be done.

http://pediatrics.about.com/od/autism/l/bl_autism.htm

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