Autism signs and symptoms

AUTISM SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Autistic children with general problems in three key areas of development - social interaction, language and behavior. But because the symptoms of autism vary widely, two children and the same diagnosis may act in different ways and with strikingly different skills. In most cases, autism is difficult, however, marked a total inability to communicate or interact with other people. Some children show signs of autism in infancy. Other children may develop normally the first months or years of life, but then suddenly withdrawn or aggressive, lose language skills already acquired. Although every child with autism may have a unique pattern of behavior, these are common symptoms of autism:

Social skills

• Does not match its name.
• Poor eye contact.
• Does not seem to hear.
• Sometimes cuddle-resistant .
• Appears unaware of individual feeling or other emotions.
• Seems to prefer playing alone - retreats into his own world.

Language

• Starts to speak more than two years, and have other developmental disorders delays of 30 months.
• Loses previously acquired ability to say, not words or phrases
• No eye contact, when questions.
• Talking with an abnormal tone or rhythm - may use monotonous voice or speech-like robot.
• Can not start a conversation or go on repeating the words or phrases word for word in May, but does not understand how to use them.

Behavior

• Performs repetitive movements behaviors such as rocking, spinning or hand-wings.

• Develop specific routines and rituals are disturbed by the slightest change in routine or rituals moves constantly.

• May be fascinated by parts of an object, such as impellers a toy car.

• May be unusually sensitive to light, sound and touch and yet insensitive to pain

Although the above conditions are more common in people with autism than among the population, they are not generally among the spectrum of autism. In fact, many autistic people have no obvious physical or mental illness.

Autism behavior is obsession and ritual

AUTISM BEHAVIOR  

The third part of the triad of impairments associated with the behavior of individuals with autism. Lorna Wing described in this region for their willingness to imaginative play, but here are generally consistent with the behavior of the regions identified in the diagnostic criteria of DSM-IV. They concern the efforts apparently ritual action and behavior that seem to serve no function and the repetition compulsion, and some of the stereotyped behaviors, or limit the quality or intensity. These are large areas that seem to express autism. In addition, the specificity of the different elements of behavior and cognitive processes related to behavior, are discussed.

Anecdotal evidence provides us with descriptions of behaviors common to autism. One of the most telling observation is apparently necessary for some rituals and events. These seem to coexist with special obsessions (eg, with specific objects). And this need for occupation and ritual is often a high degree of overlap of activities, mainly in communications and the motor activity of short duration (eg, hand flapping or head banging). When the rituals and the structure is removed from the environment (and for many other reasons), behavior problems and anger may be a consequence. This makes training and everyday life extremely difficult and is a major causes of injury for people with autism and their families. In addition many people are showing their mutilation (as head banging and self-pick) in response to a need for communication, frustration, high rates endorphin and many other reasons.

Autistic behavior in general deals with the ways in which they are and what might be the cause. It is important that the causes of behavior are included, especially if you have a negative influence on the person or the people around him. Methods to control the behavior of the section deals with action , but you must first understand why the behaviors before you see how to deal with them.

Unfortunately, it seems that most cases of difficult behavior occurs in the presence of children in their families. If this behavior is a challenge for professionals, so that it can be a debilitating impact on parents and siblings.Its very important that the behavior has been treated in a way that enables both the safe operation of the family and the individual's ability to develop skills and communicate effectively.

Autism support

AUTISM SUPPORT

It seems we always want those we love most to understand us, our feelings, our choices in life, our children. Sometimes it is much harder than we would  like. Remember that you are the expert on your child and you know the best way to manage. The truth is that if you do the best you can, and it certainly seems that you are, you really do not need to prove something to your sister or someone else.

By the time his sister develop their own relationship with his daughter, and we follow his example in some of the issues and the apprenticeship. If you find that your sister is negative about your daughter or acts in order to deny their growth or self-esteem, then you may want to limit their gentle ways more useful interaction model to deal with her daughter and continue to share new and interesting articles on autism or information concerning your daughter. This process often takes more honest than we think they should, the persistence of balance is essential.

There is no cure is known. Children sometimes back so that it will lose the diagnosis of ASD, this happens sometimes when the intensive treatment and sometimes not. It is not known how often the recovery is likely, reported rates of selected samples of ASD children ranged from 3% to 25%. Some autistic children have received speech at the age of 5 years or older. Most children with autism lack social support, meaningful relationships, future employment opportunities or self-determination. Despite the difficulties core usually continues, the symptoms often become less severe with age. Some high-quality studies address long-term prognosis. Some adults show modest improvement in communication skills, but few calculations, no research has focused on autism after midlife. The language skills earlier than six years, whose IQ is above 50, and having all the marketing know-how to better predict the results, independent living is unlikely that the severe autism.

A Canadian study in 2008 of 48 young adults diagnosed with autism in preschool presented the results of the poor (46%), fair (32%), good (17%) and very good (4%), 56 % of these youth had been employed at some point in their lives, especially in work.Changes part-time volunteers at the shelter or practice of diagnosis and the increased availability of effective early intervention that is difficult if these results can be generalized to newly diagnosed children.

Diagnosing autism is based on behavior, not depends on the cause or mechanism

DIAGNOSING AUTISM

Autism is a developmental disability that affects infants, but symptoms can be properly diagnosed until much later. Autism can be mild or severe - is a challenge for almost debilitating when it comes to functioning of society. Still a lot that is unknown about autism - it is not clear what causes it, and there is no real cure. But there is a therapeutic treatment to help people with autism as a diagnosis is made. In most cases, autism is diagnosed and noted in childhood, symptoms may become apparent in about 3 years. Even if your child's pediatrician to make good of the child and child and examinations to ensure that it is developing normally, it is still important to know the warning signs and seeking a diagnosis of autism, if you suspect that your child might be autistic.

The diagnosis is based on behavior,it not  depends on the cause or mechanism. Autism can defined in the DSM-IV-TR as exhibiting at least six symptoms totally, in which  including at least two symptoms of qualitative impairment in social interaction, at least one symptom of poor communication, and at least a symptom of restricted and repetitive behavior. Some sample symptoms such as lack of social or emotional reciprocity, stereotyped and repetitive use of language or idiosyncratic language, and with persistent preoccupation with parts of objects. The onset must be before the age of three years, with delays or abnormal functioning in both social interaction, language used in social communication, or symbolic or imaginative play. The disturbance is not better accounted for by Rett syndrome or childhood disintegrative disorder. ICD-10 uses essentially the same definition.

Pediatrician commonly performed through the study of the history and development of a physical check of the child. If it is warranted, diagnosis and assessments are carried out and help ASD specialists, observing and assessing cognitive, communication, family and other factors with standardized instruments, and taking into account all the related conditions. Children neuropsychologist is often asked to evaluate their behavior and cognitive abilities, as well as support for the diagnosis and help to recommend educational interventions. The differential diagnosis of ASD at this stage to consider mental retardation, hearing impairments, and specific language impairment, such as Landau-Kleffner syndrome. The presence of autism is difficult to diagnose concurrent psychiatric disorders such as depression.

Autism affects information processing in the brain

AUTISM

Autism is a disorder of neural development, characterized by impaired social interaction ,difficulty in  communication , restricted and repetitive behavior in affected children. These characters all begin before the child is three years old.Autism affects information processing in the brain by changing the way nerve cells and synapses to connect and organize the way that happens  is not well understood. It is one of three conditions set forth in the Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), the other two have Asperger syndrome, who do not have delays in cognitive development and language disorder and pervasive developmental disorder not otherwise specified ( usually abbreviated PDD-NOS), which is diagnosed when all criteria for autism or Asperger syndrome are not met.

Autism having a strong genetic problem , but its genetics are complex and it is not clear whether ASD is explained more in rare mutations or rare combinations of common genetic variants.In rare, autism is strongly associated with agents that cause birth defects. Controversies surround other causes environmental proposals, such as heavy metals, pesticides or vaccines for children, in the vaccine hypotheses are biologically implausible and there is no convincing scientific evidence. The incidence of autism is about 1-2 /1000 inhabitants, the incidence of ASD is about 6 for 1000, about four times as many men than women. The number of people diagnosed with autism has increased considerably since 1980, partly because of changes in diagnostic practices, whether actual prevalence has increased is unresolved.

Parents usually notice signs of this disorder in the  children in first two years of life. The symptoms usually develop gradually, but first, in some autistic children to develop normally and then regress. Although early intervention behavioral or cognitive can help autistic children have self-care, social and communication skills, there is no known cure for this . Not many children with autism live independently after reaching adulthood, although some have successful. Autistic culture has developed, and some people who want to improve and others believe should be adopted by the difference between autism and the disease being treated.

Also conducted research on a treatment or cure difficult because there are so many different levels of autism and the origin is not clear ,there are environmental factors that determine whether autism is increasing, if autism is genetic, or is a birth defect.

Although people with Asperger syndrome tend to have better cognitive performance than those with autism, the degree of overlap between Asperger's syndrome, HFA, and non-syndromic autism is not clear.

Characteristics of autism

CHARACTERISTICS OF AUTISM

Autism is a spectrum disorder. Behavioral symptoms or characteristics of autism may be present from mild to severe. We often hear words or labels used to describe our family as autism, the level of high-functioning autism or low.

SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Social deficit in autism and distinguish the autistic spectrum (ASD,  and other developmental disorders. People with autism have social constraints and often lack the insight of others that many take for granted. Noted autistic Temple Grandin described the inability to understand the neurotypicals social communication and people with a normal neurological development, as leaving her feeling like an anthropologist on Mars.

Social development appears unusual in early childhood. Children with autism show less attention to social stimuli, smile and look at others less often and less receptive to his own name. young children with autism differ most notably in social norms, for example, have less contact with eyes and turns, and are more likely to communicate by manipulating another person's hand. Three to five years, autistic children are less likely to exhibit social understanding, solicit others spontaneously, imitate and respond to emotions, communicate nonverbally, and take turns with others. However, they do so as primary attachment caregivers.Most autistic children show attachment security unless moderate non-autistic children, but this difference disappeared among children whose mental development or less severe ASD. Older children and adults with ASD showed poorer results on tests of facial recognition and emotion.

Children in high functioning autism suffer from loneliness more intense and more frequent compared to their non-autistic peers, despite the common belief that children with autism prefer to be alone. Making and maintaining friendships often proves difficult for people with autism. For them, predicts the quality of friendship, not the number of friends, the loneliness they feel. functional friendships, as they result from invitations to parties, may affect the quality of life more deeply.

There is lot of anecdotal reports, but some systematic studies of aggression and violence among people with ASD. Limited data suggest that among children with mental retardation, autism is associated with aggression, destruction of property, and tantrums. A 2007 study interviewed parents of 67 children with ASD and reported that nearly two-thirds of the children had periods of serious crisis, and approximately one third had a history of aggression, more frequent attacks in children without autism disorders language. A Swedish study in 2008 found that people aged 15 or higher in the hospital with a diagnosis of ASD, those who have committed violent crimes were much more likely to have other psychopathological conditions such as psychosis.

Early signs of autism

EARLY SIGNS OF AUTISM

Detect early signs of autism, it is useful to know before the condition is. Autism is a term broad-spectrum behavioral defects that arise in early childhood, usually the age of three years. Autism is a range of symptoms and severity. The overriding problem is the inability of the child to communicate and interact with others. United States, it is thought that 3% to 6% of children with autism. Although the causes of autism is still unknown, studies show that early and intensive intervention can significantly improve the lives of many children who suffer.

The first signs of autism babies and young children grow and develop over a series of milestones, but in general, are predictable. When a child is autistic or steps are not fulfilled or that the child begins to lose progress in language development. Autistic children often fail to make eye contact. They retreat into their inner world and can accommodate any number or combination of repetitive behaviors such as rocking, clapping, hand flapping or twisting the lack of response to his singing name to talk to resist disease or inability to have a conversation with fascination inflectionless constant movement of the wheels in motion, grasp objects, light patterns or high sensitivity to light, touch and insensitivity to the pain of her limited interaction no fear of danger, such as not responding when you read a story.

As a parent, you do not want to believe that a package of value is a problem. But when it comes to autism, closed at its beginning makes a huge difference. Younger the child, the easier it is autism and other developmental disorders for the treatment of problems. So, looking for warning signs of babies and the game is important. If you catch autism early, preferably at the age of eighteen months, you may be able to suspend its development and to minimize problems. But if the child's age, do not lose hope. Treatment can reduce the effects of autism and help children learn, grow and prosper.

Most of the children with autism seem completely normal.

AUTISM CHILDREN

Autism is a developmental severe disability that begins at birth or during the first three years of life. It is the result of a neurological disorder that affects the functioning of the brain - causing delays or problems with many skills from childhood to adulthood. For example, children and adults with autism typically show difficulties in social interaction and in verbal and nonverbal communication. They also tend to be interested in odd, repetitive or restricted activity. While most of autistic children seem completely normal, they differ from other children through a painful and shameful behavior.

Autism is a set of developmental disorders known as autism spectrum disorders (autism). spectrum disorder is a group of diseases that have similar properties. Although a person may have mild symptoms, you may be more difficult for them. Differences also exist in nature and have the same symptoms when they are likely to appear first.


Three different autism spectrum disorders are:

• Autistic Disorder (also known as classic autism). This is the condition most common among autistics. He scored a significant delay in language difficulties in social interaction and unusual behavior. Some spectrum disorders Autism is also reduced mental capacity.

• Asperger syndrome. People with this syndrome show some of the milder symptoms of autism - social and behavioral challenges as unusual. They generally have no delay in language or deteriorated mental abilities.

• Pervasive developmental disorder - not otherwise specified (PPD-NOS, which is also called atypical autism ). Individuals may be diagnosed with PPD-NOS, if they meet certain criteria for both autism or Asperger syndrome, but not all. They are usually milder and fewer symptoms of autism spectrum disorder. Symptoms may be only the problems of language and social interaction.

To speed up the detection and early treatment in advance, scientists have recently begun to examine the brain with autism and to disclose specific biological signs of disturbance.

Dietary changes and supplements for the autism treatment is controversial

AUTISM TREATMENT

Autism Treatment includes:

• Change in behavior.
• Communication therapy.
• Dietary changes.
• Medication.

Behavior Modification

There  different methods of changing behavior, which is used for the treatment of bad behavior, repetitive and aggressive in patients with autism, and provide the skills necessary to function in their environment. Most behavior modification based on the theory that behavior rewarded is likely to be repeated that the behavior will be ignored. This theory is called applied behavior analysis (ABA). behavior modification is often associated with the activities of well-structured skills, which are based on the patient’s needs and interests. It usually requires an intensive, one-to-one therapist training and broad participation of the caregiver. Sensory integration therapy is a form of behavior modification that focuses on helping patients cope with autistic sensory stimuli. Therapy can be seen the patient to manage the different textures, or listen to different voices.

COMMUNICATION THERAPY
Communication in autistic patients treated with care and are unable to communicate verbally, or to initiate language development of children with the disorder. Speech therapy can help patients to get the ability to speak. Picture Exchange Communication System (PECS), in order to communicate with autistic patients using images that represent ideas, objects or activities. The patient is able to forward the requests, needs and desires of others simply to sell the image.

Dietary  changes

Autism is not caused by diet and using dietary changes and supplements for the treatment of disease is controversial. Changes in diet or adding vitamin supplements may improve digestion and eliminate food intolerances or allergies that may contribute to behavioral problems in autistic patients. The researchers found high levels of protein in wheat, oats and rye (gluten) and casein (protein in dairy products) by-products in patients with autism, suggesting that incomplete fracture or excessive consumption of these substances can affect brain function. Eliminating foods containing gluten and casein from the diet can cause side effects and should not be done without the advice of a health care professional.

Argued that autism intervention by the age of 3 years is crucial not substantiated

AUTISM INTERVENTION

TREATMENT INTERVENTION

Autism  treatment Intervention studies have methodological problems that prevent definitive conclusions efficacy.Although many psychosocial interventions have some positive evidence, which suggests that some form of treatment is better than no treatment, the methodological quality of systematic reviews of these studies was generally poor , the clinical results are mostly temporary, and there is little evidence on treatment effectiveness options.Intensive, sustained special education programs and behavior therapy early in life can help children with ASD to develop skills self-care, social and employment, and often can improve behavioral performance and reduce the severity of symptoms and inadequate, argued that intervention by the age of three years is crucial not substantiated. Available approaches include the analysis of Applied Behavioral (ABA), developmental models, structured teaching, speech therapy, social skills, and occupational therapy.

Many drugs used to treat problems ASD.More than half of U.S. children diagnosed with ASD prescribed psychoactive drugs or anticonvulsants, with most common classes of drugs are antidepressants, stimulants and antipsychotics. In addition to the antipsychotics, there is little reliable research on the efficacy or safety of drug treatments for adolescents and adults with ASD ASD.A person may respond to atypical drugs, medications can cause side effects, and the core symptoms of autism without medication relieves the discomfort experienced social and communication.

There is many alternative therapies and interventions are available, ranging from the elimination diet for therapy of chelation. In which some  are supported by scientific approaches studies.Treatment, lack of empirical support in contexts of quality of life, and many programs focus on success measures that lack predictive validity and worth in the real world relevance.

The treatment is expensive, overhead costs are much higher. For a person born in 2000, says a U.S. study an average lifetime discounted cost $ 3.74 million (2010 dollars, adjusted for inflation from 2003 estimates of approximately 10% of medical treatments, 30 % extra education and other treatments and 60% loss of economic productivity. A British study has estimated the reduced lifetime cost of ₤ 1.33 million and ₤ 859,000 for a person with autism with and without disabilities, respectively (2010 books, inflation-adjusted estimate of 2005/06. legal rights to treatment are complex, vary by location and age, and requires education of caregivers.

In autism causes siblings of people with autism is about 25 times more likely to be autistic population

AUTISM CAUSES

Autism is a complex developmental disability. Experts believe autism presents itself during the first three years of the life of a person. The condition is the result of a neurological disorder that affects normal brain function, affecting the development of a person's communication and social interaction skills. People with autism have problems with nonverbal communication, a wide range of social interactions and activities that involve an element of play and / or teasing.

Autism is not having a single identifiable cause. Given the complexity of the disease, the prevalence of symptoms of autism and the fact that no two children with autism are alike, there are probably many reasons. These may include:

Long believed that there is a common cause of genetics, cognitive and neural levels of the triad of symptoms of autism. However, there is a growing suspicion that autism is a complex disorder whose core instead of causes other issues that often are concurrent.

Autism has a  very strong genetic problem, because the genetics of autism are complex and its not clear whether ASD is explained more by rare mutations with large effects on the global interaction or multiple rare between common genetic variants. The complexity is that interactions between multiple genes, environmental factors and epigenetic modifications that do not alter DNA, but is hereditary and affects the expression of genes. 

Studies of twins indicate that heredity is 0.7 for autism and as high as 0.9 for ASD and siblings of people with autism is about 25 times more likely to be autistic population General. But most of the mutations that increase risk of autism have not been identified. Typically, autism is not due to a Mendelian (gene) mutation or a chromosomal abnormality, such as fragile X syndrome, and none of the genetic syndromes associated with ASD has been demonstrated to cause selective ASD.

Several candidate genes are located, is only a small effect on the outcome of a particular gene. A large number of people with autism does not affect the family may be due to variation in copy number, spontaneous deletion or duplication of genetic material during meiosis. Consequently, a substantial proportion of cases of autism may be traced to genetic causes, which are highly heritable but not inherited, that is mutations that cause autism is not present in the genome of the child.