Question 1

what can cause autism in children?

Accepted Answer

Antenatal factors : Some syndromes cause autistic spectrum disorder &amp; intellectual disability. Chromosomal microarrays  find genetic errors  in ~15% of kids with ASD. Maternal low  folate (folic acid) levels at conception, rubella, "flu", obesity, advanced age &amp; alcohol/drug use from 3 wks.post-conception-term are some epigenetic factors that alter function, but not structure or sequence, of fetal genes &amp; increase risk of ASD.

Question 2

do children who are bilingual have behaviors like autism?

Accepted Answer

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 3

please explain which food to give to children with autism?

Accepted Answer

Same as for any : Child, a well-balanced diet with appropriate calories. Studies now show what we've known clinically for many years - a higher rate of obesity in kids with ASD vs. Kids without ASD because they often self-limit their diets to "whites" ; hate " greens." ot ; speech/language therapists treat feeding problems. Unless celiac disease, food allergies/ intolerance are documented, no special diet is needed.

Question 4

what are the causes of autism or how is it diagnosed to young children?

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No known cause: There is currently no known cause.  A diagnosis is usually made after a psychiatrist or physician obtains a complete history and physical and bases the diagnosis on specific criteria.  Often a test called the ados can provide further information in making the diagnosis.

Question 5

can you tell me what is autism and why do so many children have it now?

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Good question: And it cannot be effectively answered here..." autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and autism are both general terms for a group of complex disorders of brain development. These disorders are characterized, in varying degrees, by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication and repetitive behaviors."
great website for more info: http://www.Autismspeaks.Org/what-autism.

Question 6

if my partner and i both have autism, could we pass it on to our children?

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Increased : It is hard to say exactly  but that is an important discussion.  If either of you have any information regarding any genetic susceptibilities that have been identified in yourselves that should be considered and if not i would consider having some testing done.  The other important issue is maternal age as risk will increase with age.  Take 3 mg folate (folic acid) daily for  3 months  prior to conception.

Question 7

what's a good way for us to better help the children diagnosed with autism?

Accepted Answer

Early Intervention : The earlier a child is diagnosed and started with therapies the better the outcomes.  The plan needs to be multifactorial and may include biomedical, st, pt, ot as well as behavioral. All those who work with the  child should be educated on what to expect and how best to respond to certain behaviors.  Support groups for parents and respite care are key to allow them time to recharge.

Question 8

what are the beginning signs of autism? what are things to look for in young children?

Accepted Answer

Discuss with your dr: Autism may begin to show signs as early as 6 months; it's characterized by:
-impaired social interaction (less cuddly, less eye contact, harder to soothe)
-delayed communication (delayed speech, unusual gestures)
-restricted interests/repetitive behavior (echolalia, ritualistic behavior, unusual movements)
it's worth mentioning your concern to your child's dr, as early intervention may help.

Question 9

what is autism, who suffers from it and does it affect children.what is the aspeger syndrome?

Accepted Answer

Developmental Horror: Autism is a developmental disorder of unknown etiology that usually appears in the first 3 years of life; it affects the brain's normal development especially defeating social and communication skill development.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmedhealth/pmh0002494/  for sx and sg
asperger syndrome (like autism, but with normal language development and better socialization).

Question 10

do children with autism have bigger heads?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Children who go on to develop autism can experience an acceleration in the growth of head circumference around 6 to 12 months of age. Not that their head was large to start with, but that it grows faster than expected.  However, the overlap between this and normal head growth is so large that it is not useful information as far as diagnosing a particular person.

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