Question 1

is a milk allergy in an infant a symptom of autism?

Accepted Answer

No, it is not: A milk allergy can occur at any time. I developed it two years ago. This is a pure milk allergy without any difficulty with lactose intolerance. I have a daughter with the same condition and yet my autistic grandson does not have that symptoms at all.

Question 2

has milk protein allergy got to do with developmental delay in baby?

Accepted Answer

Depends on variables: If a milk protein allergy results in feeding difficulty & growth failure there can be transient or long term effect on developmental progress.The degree of impairment is proportional to the duration of poor nutrition.If recognized & nutritional balance is restored, catch up growth and progress is expected.

Question 3

what is pervasive developmental disorder (autism) like?

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Broad range disorder: This is a more descriptive label than a specific disease. It implys a disorder in developmental progress that extends to areas of thinking, communication, self help and possibly motor skills.It has shared the grouping of an autism spectrum disorder, but that is more a convenient tag than anything.Treatment is supportive & tends to focus on self help skills.

Question 4

is autism a developmental disorder?

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Autism: Yes , it is a neurodevelopmental disorder occuring in childhood.Some are mentally retarted. Problem with social behavior and communication , also with repetitive stereotype patterns of behavior.

Question 5

will developmental testing tell if my daughter has autism?

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Done Properly..: If done by qualified experts , it should be able to make the diagnosis if it is present.

Question 6

could aspergers/high functioning autism be a type of developmental delayment?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Autism is considered and diagnosed by a series of developmental delays, such as speech and social interaction,  But global delays may be a part of the disorder as well.

Question 7

my daughter is four. i'm worried about her development. is autism an inherited trait or a developmental trait based on the child's environment?

Accepted Answer

Inherited latest: The latest thinking is that genes play a strong role. Much research is ongoing in autism genetics with some great discoveries. If you are concerned about her development, then I'm concerned too!  At your daughter's age, she should be able to have a thorough evaluation and reach a diagnosis of developmental disorder, or not.  Start with your general pediatrician and seek specialty care if necessary

Question 8

could autism cause you to have brain developmental disorders?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Autism is diagnosed by a combination of developmental delays such as in speech and social interactions.

Question 9

what is the difference between pervasive developmental delay and autism?

Accepted Answer

A spectrum: Essentially, the degree and...Well...Pervasiveness of delay. Or, as we generally say in psychiatry, the degree of dysfunction. The problem only becomes a problem when the person having the problem sees the problem as actually being a problem....

Question 10

could a child diagnosed with global developmental delay have autism?

Accepted Answer

Yes: "global developmental delay" is a general descriptive diagnosis that encompasses many different conditions. It means there are delays in all aspects of development (motor, social/ emotional, language/ communication, cognitive) and can be mild to severe. The cause is not always apparent, especially at a young age, and often cannot be determined. [continued in next post.].

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