does any one know anything?

Question

about autism as my grandson is getting checked out for it as the doctor and health visitor think he may have it, he is about 2 years old

he does not try to talk and does not communicate with his older brother who is 3 years old, freaked out on christmas day when he seen all the presents, my daughter had to take him away from a family wedding cause he was hitting his ears and screaming, he is also obsessed with peoples hands

Answer 1

my daughter is autistic she is nineteen now .........it it too long to go into on here .............go to the national autistic society............good luck...............meant from the heart

Answer 2

Below I have posted three links. I believe all of them are valid. My nephew was diagnosed with and autism spectrum disorder. With time and a lot of effort many of these kids do very well.

One word of caution, as with many chronic illness/disorders there is a lot of misinformation (incorrect but unintentional) and pure scams (at least partially intentional) out there. Make sure you get you information from a reputable source, like a major university, the CDC etc.. Check out other information on web sites (like the last one below) that keep an eye out for cons and just plain myths

Answer 3

Signs of autism may appear during infancy and the disorder is usually diagnosed by the age of 3. Sometimes the child's development appears normal until about 2 years old and then regresses rapidly. Symptoms of autism occur in various combinations, from mild to severe.

Infants with the disorder often display abnormal reactions to sensory stimuli (i.e., senses may be over- or underactive). Touches may be experienced as painful, smells may be overwhelmingly unpleasant, and ordinary daily noises may be painful. Loud noises (e.g., motorcycle going by, vacuum cleaner) and bright lights may cause inconsolable crying.

Other signs of the disorder in infants include the following:

Appears indifferent to surroundings
Appears content to be alone, happier to play alone
Displays lack of interest in toys
Displays lack of response to others
Does not point out objects of interest to others (called protodeclarative pointing)
Marked reduction or increase in activity level
Resists cuddling

Answer 4

Autism falls under spectrum disorders, meaning that there are a variety of symptoms and degrees from one individual to another, lots of good info in google for this.

Answer 5

I know that it is a disease where the sufferer hasn't got the ability to understand other people's emotions, and therefore finds it harder to make friends and can be very emotional.

Some people can be unable to learn to talk etc. or not do so until later on in life, but normally they will learn these things.

Answer 6

I recently spoke to a lady about this who specialises in working with children with autism. If you'd like more info please email me.
Also there's a program called the SonRise program created by a doctor in US whose son had autism & his son is now leading a nornmal life. I am pretty sure they are now working in UK.as far as i know it's very successful. Please see link.

Answer 7

i once babysat a girl who had autism..she really only knew yes and no and didn't understand manners or not to take all her clothes off. it is a hard thing to deal with but there are a lot worse things out there..be thankful

Answer 8

there are many different levels of autism. my 19 year old has it. he is repeatative in speech and has to have routine. he is very childlike and needs constant reassurance. music helps him relax. he takes things litterally. ie. pull your socks up, he would do just that instead of taking the meaning it was meant.

Answer 9

Here are some sources to help you be better informed.
http://www.autismweb.com/
http://www.autistics.org/