Question 1

can anyone tell me why my 3 year old daughter is flicking ehr tongue in and out really fast all day long we were told she has sensory intergretion they also thought autism but the nuero she saw said no she doesnt, she act evry young for her age she isnt p

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Hello. : Hello. I can not tell you why your daughter does this. However, if she is autistic, there is often  an increase of repetitive movements (which can include the tongue). Tongue thrusting can also occur in autism.

Question 2

my 7 month old looks at people when far away however when i have him close up, he stares at my mouth more than my eyes. can this be a sign of autism?

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: Your son's vision is developing and he will focus on both near and far objects. A mobile above his crib avoiding electronic devices and reading picture books is recommended. Discuss his eye exam with Healthtap or his  Pediatrician. Watch for signs of eye redness and discharge.

Question 3

how often are autism spectrum disorders (e.g., asperger's syndrome) undiagnosed until adulthood? how is such a diagnosis made?

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Minor autism: The diagnosis is a clinical one. When issues like impaired attention and depressed mood are also present the diagnosis of Aspergers ( now termed minor autism ) is made more difficult. There are varying degrees of involment of multiple cognitive domains and behavioral features involved. No two people are alike. Get an opinion from a well trained expert in behavioral medicine who deals with autism.

Question 4

is autism transmitted?

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Its not contagious,: if that&#x27;s what you mean.   There are genetic links that run in families, so in that sense there is greater likelihood of ending up with autism or something related if one or more of your biological parents has it.   But, genetics is very far away from being able to predict what child will get it, given the parent&#x27;s symptoms.   If this is your concern, find a genetic counselor for the latest...

Question 5

is autism misunderstood?

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By some yes,: Autism can present so many different levels of severity. Impaired social skills, impaired communication, impaired relationships can present in different degrees in different people. From my perspective, some with partial symptoms, not enough for a formal diagnosis, still can benefit from treatment to improve.

Question 6

what is an "autism stare"?

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Failure to: make eye contact.  Gaze avoidance.  A blank look on one's face, not visually interacting.

Question 7

are hie and autism related?

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No: There is no strong scientific data that links the two conditions, although there have been cases studies that suggested the incidence of autism was higher in children who suffered moderate to severe perinatal hie.

Question 8

what are some signs of autism?

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Lack of social skill: Autism usually presents with a delay in language skills and lack of social skills. Watch for eye contact which should be present but often is not in autism. They frequently do not respond to their name and often have repetitive and unusual behaviors.

Question 9

what sort of problem is autism?

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Defective love: Autistic individuals cannot properly relate to other humans and live in emotional isolation.  Parents of autistic children a very frustrated as their normal love for their child cannot be returned.  Some have low academic ability but a subgroup, aspberger's, may have a very high capacity in certain areas like math or music.  It seems to be a brain wiring disorder of unknown cause.

Question 10

how to determine if i have autism?

Accepted Answer

Autism Spectrum DO: It is classified as pervasive developmental disorder, and includes Asperger syndrome, autism, childhood disintegrative disorder & rett syndrome. It is characterized by social deficits, communication difficulties, stereotyped or repetitive behaviors or interests & sometimes cognitive delays.

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Can anyone tell me why my 3 year old daughter is flicking ehr tongue in and out really fast all day long we were told she has sensory intergretion they also thought autism but the nuero she saw said no she doesnt, she act evry young for her age she isnt p

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My 7 month old looks at people when far away however when i have him close up, he stares at my mouth more than my eyes. can this be a sign of autism?

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How often are autism spectrum disorders (e.g., asperger's syndrome) undiagnosed until adulthood? how is such a diagnosis made?

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Is autism transmitted?

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