Question 1

how long does it normally take for autistic children to begin talking?

Accepted Answer

Highly variable: Some children are only minimally delayed, others never learn to talk.  Autism is a highly variable disease.

Question 2

my eight year old autistic brother talks to inanimate objects. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Talking to objects: Depending on the severity of your brother's autism, he may not relate to people in a social way.  It is not uncommon to relate to inanimate objects and imaginary friends.

Question 3

my autistic nonverbal girl age 7 screams every time my wife and  i talk, how do we stop this?

Accepted Answer

Audiology: Evaluation by an audiologist with expertise in auditory integration therapy will determine if specific therapies addressing abnormal response to sounds would help. She may find certain frequencies of sounds to be painful .

Question 4

my 7 year autistic son only talks when he wants something . he has very little social skills . will he ever be able to live independently as adult ?

Accepted Answer

Probably: Your love & devotion will propel you to seek resources in your school & community to assist development of social, communication, & other skills. Persevere for he will do better as a result. Seek support group, advocate & online resources. New info shows some children outgrow autism. Maintain hope as you & your son meet the challenge.

Question 5

my 20 year old autistic daughter does lot of self talking.  any suggestions to stop it?

Accepted Answer

Why stop it?: This is her way of expressing herself.  I would not want to stop her talking.

Question 6

3 years old son not talking yet only 15 single words not autistic understands everything and nothing wrong with his physical activities so inteligent?

Accepted Answer

Confusing statement: A 3 yo who only uses 15 single words is showing a delay in speech and language development. This can occur apart from other syndromes like autism. The receptive or understood words tend to progress much faster than spoken words. An evaluation by a speech and language professional is indicated so a plan of therapy can begin. This has been routine in the US for at least 4 decades.

Question 7

what exactly is the "autism stare" people keep talking about?

Accepted Answer

Stare not at you: Sometimes kids seem to zone out , stare but not at people, almost as though they are"snowed" . This is felt by some to be the effect of maldigested products of casein &/or gluten that behave like endogenous opiates-but this in controversial.

Question 8

when do signs of autism first appear? passed mchat but was diagnosis with hfa at 3 years.  other than late talking, other signs didn't appear till 2.8 years.

Accepted Answer

Not specific: Autism is a disorder of appropriate social and verbal development.  It may present in infancy as a defect in social awareness and eye contact, or later in childhood with regression in verbal language and inability to tolerate social settings.  Some acquire autism due to injury, infection, or other neurological disease.  Once signs are apparent, good therapy is necessary at any age.

Question 9

if my toddler won't potty train or talk, could he have autism?

Accepted Answer

Depends on age: Children vary a lot in when they develop these skills. Many toddlers don't do either for a long time. If the child is emotionally relating to you it probably is not autism but you should review his or her development with you pediatrician if you are worried.

Question 10

i dont like looking at peoples eyes while they are talking to me (i dont mean family or friends), i feel uncomfortable,especially if they are explaining something yo me.i read that its the symptom of autism in girls.can i be autistic and not know?

Accepted Answer

Look in my eyes : Autism is consistent and does not change with family. It sounds like you have underlying thoughts and emotional concerns causing you to act this way.  Your help would best come from speaking to a psychologist

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My autistic nonverbal girl age 7 screams every time my wife and i talk, how do we stop this?

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My 7 year autistic son only talks when he wants something . he has very little social skills . will he ever be able to live independently as adult ?

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My 20 year old autistic daughter does lot of self talking. any suggestions to stop it?

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3 years old son not talking yet only 15 single words not autistic understands everything and nothing wrong with his physical activities so inteligent?

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What exactly is the "autism stare" people keep talking about?

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When do signs of autism first appear? passed mchat but was diagnosis with hfa at 3 years. other than late talking, other signs didn't appear till 2.8 years.

A member asked:

If my toddler won't potty train or talk, could he have autism?

A member asked:

I dont like looking at peoples eyes while they are talking to me (i dont mean family or friends), i feel uncomfortable,especially if they are explaining something yo me.i read that its the symptom of autism in girls.can i be autistic and not know?

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