Question 1

what are the symptoms of a teenager with autism?

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Autism: Autism  among teenagers are manifested by a withdrawn personality, unfriendly, shy with low self esteem, problem with communications, some are mentally retarded with repeatative movements. Most common is Asperger symdrome.

Question 2

where do i get a teenager tested for autism spectrum disorders?

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Psychologist: Clinical psychologists are usually the doctors who do ASD diagnostic test, but i know some psychiatrists do that too.  You can call your insurance to ask for providers who do ASD diagnostic evaluation.

Question 3

how do you deal with a severely autistic child's behavior when he becomes violent?

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Medication: Medication can be helpful to take the edges off of violent outbursts, and some success has been found with vests that give the sensation of a hug to select patients.

Question 4

how to help autistic people learn appropriate behavior?

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Multi-dimensional Rx: Autism manifests in various forms, probably has various causes, & is extremely complex to treat. Behavioral & social interventions are important, & increasingly psychoactive medications play an important role. These meds need be carefully selected & titrated for the individual, possibly addressing such features as anxiety, anger, mood, hyperactivity, etc. See a true expert& get the right rx.

Question 5

do children who are bilingual have behaviors like autism?

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No: Being bilingual ia usually a strength.  Children can learn two languages at the same time without problems.  Though there is nothing protective about bewing bilingual regarding the risk or development of autism.

Question 6

wanted to know if autism behaviors become worse with age?

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Varies by person: I have seen kids go both ways. There are some autistic kids who by their early teens are able to be assimilated into regular classrooms becomes they have made so much progress with therapy. I've also seen kids become increasingly aggressive and problematic as they hit puberty. Research shows that early intervention and social and language therapy are key to improved behavior and general health.

Question 7

how common are the "common" behavioral characteristics of autism?

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Depends: That's tough to answer, because one first has to ask the question "what are the common behavioral characteristics of autism?"  i'm afraid that question too is difficult to answer, because autism spectrum disorder (ASD) displays a wide variety of characteristics.  Generally, the inability to properly socialize as a toddler is the first common indication that ASD needs to be considered.

Question 8

what are effective ways to correct bad behavior in autistic children?

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Autistic  kids: This is a tough one and you should talk to a developmental psychologist as austism is a wide variety spectrum of symptoms and each child needs to be treated individually.
Usually postive reinforcement works but it depends on the degree of autism and which part of the spectrum your child falls in.

Question 9

is the diagnose of autism always accurate in a child, or do many other disorders cause autism behaviors?

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Requires expertise: Autism can present in many forms, and other disorders can have elements that can be mistaken for it.  Age also is important:   2 or 3 yo children present much differently than older ones or adolescents.  No behaviors associated with autism occur only with autism.  Experts look at the total picture, both how development is going and what impairments are present.  So, far no biological tests.

Question 10

how can a person handle living with an autistic person once they are an adult with dramatic childish behavior?

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Can Be Stressful: You ask a good question. The severity of autistic symptoms can vary over time, but there is no doubt that an adult with severe autism can present unique challenges to family and loved ones. It is important to seek out support groups, therapy settings, and other avenues of encouragement. One key principle is to not try to deal with this on your own - the more support the better.

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