Question 1

does my 20th month girl twirling her fingers all the time indicate autism? my  sil nurse thinks so and casually mentioned it

Accepted Answer

Need more info: Odd movements are one more "criteria". But socialization deficits are much more important in diagnosis: poor eye-contact, no seeking attention (stretch arms/cuddle), disregard of others, no interactive play, poor emotional reciprocity, poor imaginative play, speech atypicalities, "self-centeredness", poor capacity for empathy. Consult a behavioral pediatrician or child psychiatrist.

Question 2

finger flipping and snapping is autism??my 7 months baby doing both activity..but eye contact is good

Accepted Answer

No: Interesting observation but no one is going to buy this as a sign of autism.

Question 3

a 14 month old raises his hands around bright lights, gruntsand exhales. he is delayed, has curved pinky finger, eats non-food items and has a short neck. autism?

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Evaluation?: Has this person been evaluated? Did the different conditions as you describe in your question just start, or have they been long standing? I am reluctant to make a diagnosis without being able to first perform a diagnostic evaluation. This boy clearly deserves an evaluation either by a board certified child & adolescent psychiatrist or a developmental pediatrician.

Question 4

15 mth old crosses her middle and index fingers on 1 hand.she's advanced mentally. she can bear weight on legs but isn't walking.could it be autism?

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Why go there?: What you describe are not classic early signs of autism, but you might feel better if you see a pediatric specialist for reassurance. They may explain the walking delay too. Watch for communication skills and/or oddities. Enjoy her - try not to worry. Best wishes!

Question 5

is the cure about autism found?

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No: Autism is a label used for a pattern of behavioral, social and learning issues that arise from a poorly defined origin. Supportive care helps the kid over his/her lifetime and most see some improvement. However, no one treatment or group of treatments will cure this process.Ongoing research should help us understand what helps the best.

Question 6

how to get ssi for autism help?

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See your PCP first.: Have your pcp refer you to a psychiatrist or psychologist to evaluate the autism then go to the social security office and apply for disability. You can get an application on line. You can contact the social security office and get help from their staff on how to fill the appropriate forms. Once the forms are submitted, they will let you you know if he is qualified

Question 7

what is autism a risk factor for?

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Autism can lead to::   Failure to thrive, Generalized seizures in children, Vitamin C deficiency, Seizure disorder, Sensory processing disorder.

Question 8

what do autistic and autism mean?

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"Into oneself" from : the Greek word transliterated incorrectly as " autismos". It's the same root word as for "automatic,", self-driven, etc. Dr. Kanner coined the diagnosis in the 40's for children who responded more to internal cues than to environmental  stimuli; e.g., who laughed or cried without an external stimulus or  hummed, rocked, &amp; paid  no attention to others, now Autistic Spectrum Disorder Level 3.

Question 9

what are some signs of mild autism?

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See below.: Mild autism is characterized by persistent abnormalities in social interactions, restricted & highly focused interests, and restricted repetitive and stereotyped behaviors. There's often limited ability to have spontaneous social interactions and a failure to develop friendships. There may be delays in other developmental areas as well.

Question 10

where are autism rates the highest?

Accepted Answer

Ubiquitous: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) prevalence rates are actually fairly equivalent across the United States.  The diagnosis of ASD continues to rise, possibly due to more clear guidelines for the diagnosis being established.  Research is on-going to help us understand ASD better, and of course researchers are still looking for an underlying cause (or causes) for asd.

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Does my 20th month girl twirling her fingers all the time indicate autism? my sil nurse thinks so and casually mentioned it

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A 14 month old raises his hands around bright lights, gruntsand exhales. he is delayed, has curved pinky finger, eats non-food items and has a short neck. autism?

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15 mth old crosses her middle and index fingers on 1 hand.she's advanced mentally. she can bear weight on legs but isn't walking.could it be autism?

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