Would appreciate if you share your experiences of having an autistic child. The characteristic and their development. Have done my researched on the subject but i find that those who are experiencing it first hand could relate with me better. I want to detect whether my son 20mths has the same charater as i've been told by someone that he may be . By the way he is going for the development check cos he's not talking yet just babbling.
2006-07-23 15:21:29 · 16 answers · asked by nurlin 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
self stiming behavior, watching his hands flutter, not paying attention to others, not making eye contact
2006-07-23 15:25:16 · answer #1 · answered by Marge Simpson 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Typically, autistic people/children tend to be more to themselves. They self-stimulate (stare off, bang their head, watch their hands, color all the time and not pay attention to others around, etc.), retreat into their own "world". They also are very "obsessive/compulsive" (they will do something ritually - everything has to line up perfectly, tap a wall three times every time they go through it, etc.). It's just another way of stimulation.
The degree of autism and the type of autism will make a difference as to how "prevalent" the symptoms are. Some people have slight autism, and function as very productive members in society. Others have it very severely to the point of it being debilitating. Testing is the best way to know for sure.
2006-07-23 17:32:00 · answer #2 · answered by volleyballchick (cowards block) 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Children with autism usually lose skills that they've already gained in the speech department. They also have limited eye contact, don't respond to their own name, become fixated on a certain subject or toy, do not handle last minute changes in schedules, need routine. There are probably other things too. Good luck at the dev. check-up. If you are concerned about his development, contact your local Early Intervention office. Your son will be evaluated for free. If it's deemed that he's dev. delayed, he will receive proper therapies.
2006-07-23 16:57:30 · answer #3 · answered by Marie K 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mother is a special ed teacher and i have dealt with special needs first hand...delayed speech can be a sign their are many different signs. But if you have any concerns go to your doctor their are thousand of different kinds of autistic disorders and the signs vary greatly some having almost known at all. You doctors will be able to run test and tell you, find out now so that you can better care for your child.
2006-07-23 15:57:07 · answer #4 · answered by LoTs2ShArE 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't panic just yet! It took my son a while to start talking. He will be three soon and he still does sometimes. Some children go at their own pace. I realize that some autistic children don't make eye contact or may not respond to you like you would like them to. It may seem like some can go into a trance and may even become violent.......These are just a couple of things I've noticed. Again. give him a chance....He may start talking and won't shut up!!!
2006-07-23 15:57:08 · answer #5 · answered by Rhea M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Many autistic children actually talk early and a lot - until they're about 18-24 months and the autism sets in, then they will lose most of their language skills.
If you have any concerns about your son, though, you should take him to a doctor. Self-diagnoses are rarely accurate.
2006-07-23 15:51:01 · answer #6 · answered by amarie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have a four-year-old son who isn't really talking yet...he'll say "dada" and babble endlessly. I've been told that IF he's autistic he's just on the scale--it's a "spectrum" disorder, meaning mild to severe.
One sign is where development suddenly stops. Your child was talking--now he won't say a word.
Vaccines have been linked to autism (and SIDS), so if you want to prevent it, don't vaccinate.
2006-07-23 15:49:29 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't have an autistic child but I do know that most autistic children tend to hate change. If your child hates change and hates when things are different then that's a sign. Also, if they are a perfectionist that could be a sign.
2006-07-23 15:25:06 · answer #8 · answered by BeeFree 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My brother is autistic, he is 12 years old and doesnt really talk even now. Unless he wants something like he will say cereal or swimming. He acts up a lot but goes to a special school... he takes medicine for his tantrums... hope i could help
2006-07-23 15:26:56 · answer #9 · answered by mk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
alot of the time an autistic child will not listen to exactly what you do and has a tendancy to "wander into his own little world"(as my parents phrase it). If he freaks out when you touch him in certain spots...
I think it would be a good idea to find out from a doctor.
2006-07-23 15:27:33 · answer #10 · answered by Michael J with wings 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
um, just because he's 20 months doesnt mean he's going to be talking right away.. i know alot of kids who didnt talk until they were AT LEAST 2 or 3. my cousin is almost 5 and he talks but he mumbles and cant pronounce his words at all. i've got a 16 month old and he says ball and thats it. but still babbles away.. u really shouldnt over worry about something like that.. is that the only symptom he has?
as far as the post about
"Vaccines have been linked to autism (and SIDS), so if you want to prevent it, don't vaccinate. "
all i have to say is:
u read mothering magazine dont u?.. and
HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAA.
SO IF U WANT UR CHILD TO DIE BECAUSE HE DIDNT GET A VACCINE.. WHICH ONE IS WORSE???
u uninformed mother.
2006-07-23 15:57:24 · answer #11 · answered by joy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋