I work with an autistic boy who is now 10 years old. He developed 'normally' (but still a little behind his peers) until the age of 4 when he started regressing until her completely lost his ability to speak at all. is this normal for autistic children to regress that much?
2007-02-09 12:44:51 · 8 answers · asked by heidi v 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
He has autism (has been diagnosed) I am just wondering if that type of regression is something that happens often in "children who have autism" to be PC.
2007-02-09 12:57:44 · update #1
Yes, it's very common for children who seem to have developed normally, to start regressing - most from the age of 3 or so.
Check out any of Temple Grandin's books - she was diagnosed with Autism when she was 3 or so, yet went on the earn a degree and become one the world's most famous animal behaviorists.
I care for 2 boys ( brothers) The younger one is Autistic, and no longer speaks, and his older brother was originally diagnosed with Aspergers, but is now regressing - losing speech and showing several of his brothers traits.
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Science Daily — ANN ARBOR, Mich -- Most children with autism show developmental differences early in life, usually involving their ability to communicate. But new University of Michigan research examines the 20 to 40 percent of youngsters who appear to develop communication skills, then regress.
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There are two modes of presentation of autism—one, thought to be true for the majority of children with autism, in which the child has symptoms from birth, and a second, historically considered to constitute 20-30% of all cases, in which the child apparently develops normally and then loses functional communication and social skills, usually between 18-24 months. Recent reports suggest that the relative proportion of early onset to later onset regressive autism may be changing.
2007-02-10 12:27:17 · answer #1 · answered by Kate 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Regression occurs in about 20 to 25% of all cases of autism, but I've only heard of regression occuring between the first & second birthday.
A study was done comparing birthday video tapes of autistic children's 1st & 2nd birthday. In 75% to 80% of the cases, autistic symptoms were present in the 1st & 2nd birthday tapes, but 20 to 25% of the 1st birthday tape showed a perfectly normal child & the 2nd showed signs of autism.
I can't help wonder if this child is misdiagnosed. Brain damage (from a stroke, high fever, a fall) can produce behaviour that could be mistaken for classic autism.
2007-02-09 13:47:52 · answer #2 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
He is not an "autistic boy". He is a boy who has autism. Yes children can regress. There are many forms of autism. Check out the National Autism Society for information.
2007-02-09 12:49:03 · answer #3 · answered by redwidow 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
From what I have heard it is usual that they regress that much, however usually this is done when they are young - around 4-5. I would suggest daily physio and activities to help. The View had a wonderful full hour dedicated to Autism on last week. They spoke with people that are believed to have overcome autism, and how they went about it - and many different stories. Very moving.
2007-02-09 12:54:54 · answer #4 · answered by Midwest 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check if the child had any signs of autism before his regression
When was he first diagnosed with autism
These will help figure out if the boy has a diagnosis of autism or anyother developmental delay/conditions
Has the psychiatrist given a final diagnosis of autism
does he have any co morbid conditions
It is possible to regress. But its safer to come to a conclusion when everyother possibility is ruled out
2007-02-09 12:54:35 · answer #5 · answered by s g 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. I've worked with children with ASDs in the past and Thomas was absolutely wonderful on the video- hopefully one day he will show his friends that he was famous on YA! Don't worry about the stares. Unfortunately children with autism were put in hospitals until the 1970s but society has evolved a bit now and seen they can be part of society. Edit - I agree - he looks a very happy young lad. You must be so proud!
2016-05-24 19:01:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This sounds like a case of 'childhood disintegrative disorder'. It is a form of autism, but differs in that regression comes much later and is much more severe. As they grow older, there is often a series of smaller regressions that can wipe progress away.
Hope this helps
www.autism-society.org
2007-02-09 15:54:27 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That can happen - but there really isn't any "normal" in autism.
good luck!!!
2007-02-09 12:48:03 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋