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This article is very good. But let me just elaborate a little. This comes from much experience in this area. I have a 15 year old daughter with autism. Autistic children are not always diagnosed by age 3. My daughter was 5 before being diagnosed. She was in early intervention since age 3 though. At first, we thought she had sensory integration disorder. This is very common among many autistic children and adults. Then more signs started appearing and we went to a pediatric neurologist who made the diagnosis. Remember that no two autistic children are alike. What one responds to the other may not. Many autistic children are not social, but many are. My daughter is very social, but the academic skills are VERY far behind. There are many challenges, but also many, many rewards. A good book to read is called "Thinking in pictures". The author is Dr. Temple Grandon. She has autism and tells her story of what is was like for her as a child. It is very good. You can also here her lectures. If you pay attention, you can definitely see the characteristics. Autism is a very wide and complicated spectrum. It is so different for each person. There are also many different forms and severities. The best advice I have for anyone is early intervention. You should really take the time to know an autistic child. They will teach you more than any profesor in the world. This article I found on http://www.aacap.org/page.ww?section=Facts+for+Families&name=The+Child+With+Autism The Child With Autism No. 11; Updated November 2002 Most infants and young children are very social creatures who need and want contact with others to thrive and grow. They smile, cuddle, laugh, and respond eagerly to games like "peek-a-boo" or hide-and-seek. Occasionally, however, a child does not interact in this expected manner. Instead, the child seems to exist in his or her own world, a place characterized by repetitive routines, odd and peculiar behaviors, problems in communication, and a total lack of social awareness or interest in others. These are characteristics of a developmental disorder called autism. Autism is usually identified by the time a child is 30 months old and always by three years of age. It is often discovered when parents become concerned that their child may be deaf, is not yet talking, resists cuddling, and avoids interaction with others. A preschool age child with "classic" autism is generally withdrawn, aloof, and fails to respond to other people. Many of these children will not even make eye contact. They may also engage in odd or ritualistic behaviors like rocking, hand flapping, or an obsessive need to maintain order. Many children with autism do not speak at all. Those who do may speak in rhyme, have echolalia (repeating a person's words like an echo), refer to themselves as a Ahe or Ashe, or use peculiar language. The severity of autism varies widely, from mild to severe. Some children are very bright and do well in school, although they have problems with school adjustment. They may be able to live independently when they grow up. Other children with autism function at a much lower level. Mental retardation is commonly associated with autism. Occasionally, a child with autism may display an extraordinary talent in art, music, or another specific area. The cause of autism remains unknown, although current theories indicate a problem with the function or structure of the central nervous system. What we do know, however, is that parents do not cause autism. Children with autism need a comprehensive evaluation and specialized behavioral and educational programs. Some children with autism may also benefit from treatment with medication. Child and adolescent psychiatrists are trained to diagnose autism, and to help families design and implement an appropriate treatment plan. They can also help families cope with the stress which may be associated with having a child with autism. Although there is no cure for autism, appropriate specialized treatment provided early in life can have a positive impact on the child's development and produce an overall reduction in disruptive behaviors and symptoms. For more info check out answers.com and search under Autism Good book is "Let me hear your voice" by Catherine Maurice.

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