Archive for April, 2008
Anywhere from three to six out of every 1000 children that are born will be diagnosed with autism during their lifetime. ? This is an astronomical number, especially when you compare it to the number of children that were diagnosed with this disease several decades ago. ? There are many different reasons why this may be the case but many people feel as if it is environmentally related. ? It may also be that parents are more informed and able to diagnose these problems and bring them to the attention of their doctor. ? Regardless of why the disease is happening, however, diagnosing autism is one of the most important parts in being able to deal with the disease successfully.
Unfortunately, there is neither a cause nor a cure that is known for this particular disease. ? It affects so many people but there does not necessarily seem to be a rhyme or reason as to why it is occurring. ? Diagnosing autism is often left up to the parents and as long as they are informed about the possible warning signs of this disease, they will be able to bring the problem to light early in the child’s life. ? This will not only help the child to develop some skills that it needs throughout its lifetime, it will help the parents to be prepared for the work that is involved.
The problem with diagnosing autism is that there can be so many different symptoms that will tip the parents off to the fact that there is a problem. ? Many children will also display several different symptoms of the disease. ? These range anywhere from problems with social development through to a difficulty staying still or a problem with repetitive movements. ? The main thing is that you should be charting your child’s development and anything that is out of the ordinary should be brought to your doctor’s attention.
If, however, you recognize that your child is having a problem with his speech or is not developing as other childrens his age are developing then this could be a warning sign of the problem. ? It may also display itself in repetitive behavior such as rocking, hand flapping or compulsively lining up their toys. ? Not every child will develop on the same level, whether they have autism or not. ? But by diagnosing autism in a child early, you are providing them with a much better chance to live their life more fully.
