I think my baby brother might be autistic. How can I be sure? What can I do about it?

Question

He's way young (he's a child) but I still suspect that he might have autism. So far, he has developed everything far late from what is considered "normal." I'm not prejudiced when it comes to child growth. I think that all children grow up at different times and develop differently. But this is beginning to concern me.

So far, he's developed his motor skills really late, as well as: potty training (he's still undergoing that...), emotional stability (colicky-ness), "sharing" and interacting with others his own age (he punches, slaps, and hits little children and yells at them), as well as a whole host of other things.

I've been reading up on autism and he's showing all or most of the signs. You can talk and talk to him but he won't listen and he always does quirky things, like running into a room flailing his arms while yelling... and exiting the room in the same fashion. My parents laugh at this, but I'm getting worried. I think he'll suffer later on in life.

Please help. :-(

Where do I take him to be checked? Can his pediatrician decipher his condition or should I take him to neuroanalyzed by a psychiatrist or something...?

This is really worrying me. And no. I'm not JUST going to love him and make him live his life fully. If I find out that there is a neurodevelopmental condition of some sort, you can bet your sweet a$$ I'm going to do everything possible to try and correct it. :-/

wtf, Lost?!


...such an a*shole... >:-o

I'm serious and I don't need your sophomoric responses.

Answer 1

A psychologist would administer tests, but not "neuroanalyze" him. There are specific deficits that indicate a diagnosis of autism. There are also different types and levels of autism. I would definitely recommend that you discuss this with your parents and ask them to take your brother for an evaluation. If he is diagnosed with a form of autism, an expert can help your family to help him learn to socialize with others and to do the best he can with his disability. Please remember that autism doesn't mean retarded. Many autistic people are VERY smart, but have difficulty communicating.

Answer 2

Contact your local Autism Society of America chapter. If there is not one in your area check with you schools to see who handle the birth-3 yr old program. Even if your brother is over 3 they will still have a lot of info and will be able to direct you to help. Your average pediatrician is not likely to know a lot about autism. Some do but not most. they can give a referral to a developmental pediatrician. I don't know how old you are, but it sounds like he has a wonderful big brother. Autism is not the end of the world. So cheer up and remember to pray about this.
:-) :-)

Answer 3

Okay.

You do realise I am no expert on the matter, so my advice is purely an opinion.

If he presents the signs of autism, confront your parents with it. You either will or will not convince them. The next step, whatever the results you get with your parents (remember, this is about a child's mental health, it's not to be taken lightly), is to talk to his paediatrician. I think there might be tests done.

How's his attention span? Does he appear to be lost in his own world? Will he refuse to communicate? Is there (okay, I suppose this is developped as the child gets older) one particular domain in which he excells, and doesn't seem to care about the rest?

Remember, if you notice that he presents overt signs of autism, whether or not he is autistic, there is no chance to be taken. That's about what you can do personally.

Best of luck in doing so!

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Answer 5

Well my baby brother has autism and the only way you can be sure is with a doc
and well there are signs that he could have like
making a bop sound
and bashing his head in to stuff
speaking late
cant say words right and list goes on but the most you should do is love him and care for him

ANYWAYS.......you answered one of my questions and i just wanted to reply to it

i also like you and i am who i say i am
and well i understand where you are coming from but here is where you went wrong

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well i could go on and on but i wont but i really did understand what you where trying to say to me about my question
but we all see things differently
and i like you 2 you seem like someone i could get along with nicely
well thanks for answering one of my questions and your welcome for me awsnering yours

Answer 6

Tell your parents about your concern and ask them to help you.Your brother can be tested by doctors for that condition,maybe your parents already know or suspect there is a problem.

Answer 7

contact the autisitic association in your area. They will be in the phone book and ask them what they think you should do.

Answer 8

"You" can't do anything but love and support him; doctors and behavioral specialists can help him, and your family, ensure that he lives his life to the fullest extent that he can.

Answer 9

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