Question 1

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 2

what are some signs of mild autism?

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See below.: Mild autism is characterized by persistent abnormalities in social interactions, restricted & highly focused interests, and restricted repetitive and stereotyped behaviors. There's often limited ability to have spontaneous social interactions and a failure to develop friendships. There may be delays in other developmental areas as well.

Question 3

what are the first signs of autism in baby?

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In infancy: Core symptoms of autism  look different at different ages, but always include delays in social communication. A 4-month-should goo and coo " in sync" with mom, a 6-month-old should raise his arms to be picked up, a 9-month old should respond to his name. The diagnosis includes much more, but these are things parents can notice early. Firstsigns.Org has good checklists for parents. Check it out!

Question 4

can autism first show its signs in adulthood?

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No: Autism is a disorder that presents prior to 3 years of age, with impairments in 3 major realms, behavior, communications and social interactions. Perhaps due to increased public awareness and education, the prevalence has been increasing in the past 2 decades. A related condition, asperger's disorder, is also increasingly identified. Unlike those with autism, those with asperger;s do not have delc.

Question 5

what are the usual signs of autism in young adults?

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DSM 4: Look for the symptom criteria online (dsm 4, google it). If still in doubt, take the patient to be seen by a psychiatrist.

Question 6

how is someone diagnosed with autism? what are the signs?

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Qualitative impair-: ments in reciprocal social interaction &amp; social communication + stereotypical, repetitive movements &amp;/or narow, restricted areas of interest are the atypical observable behaviors required for a diagnosis of Autistic Spectrum Disorders.  Signs &amp; symptoms are specific for different ages &amp; stages of development or levels  of cognitive ability. These are listed on www.autismspeaks.org

Question 7

what is the main cause for autism? what signs should i watch out for?

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Autism causes: It is suspected that autism develops from a combination of a genetic predisposition which is triggered by a single or combination of unknown environmental triggers.  Thousands of theories are in circulation, but to date none have been indisputably confirmed.  Check out this website for screening tools you can use:  http://www.firstsigns.org/screening/tools/rec.htm#asd_screens

Question 8

are olaying for hours with trains and reading all day signs of autism?

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Depends: It depends on the age. It also depends on the person's overall level of sociability. How much eye contact does the person have? There are other characteristics of various forms of autism spectrum disorder, that a board certified child psychiatrist would be able to evaluate and provide an opinion as to the best diagnosis.

Question 9

is it possible that a child, almost 3, suddenly start showing signs of autism?

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Yes, possible: It is possible for a 3-year-old child to start showing signs of autism.  Please get the child in to see his/her pediatrician.  There are also child psychiatrists and behavioral pediatricians who can help too.

Question 10

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

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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.

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