What are signs of a child becoming autistic??

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delayed reactions to anything - sounds pain joy.
delayed speech.
cant seem to graps basic learning for their age.
ive worked with autistic children. one of them just rocked back and forth in a corner and stomped around yelling. another had a little computer type box that he could touch the screen and the computer would tell you what he was thinking or wanting, but if you asked him his name, you wouldnt be able to understand it if you didnt already know his name.
there are different stages and levels to this, you should do research online or in the library.
good luck.

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I don't think a child can "become" autistic.

The child doesn't make eye contact, "un-learns" or forgets things that they have learned--like if they're talkative and know a lot of words they'll just stop using words...those are what I can think of right now.
If you're concerned I'd see a doctor as autism is extremely common nowadays.

Not a doctor but had a friend who had an autistic child. The child had a hard time speaking. He spoke his first words when he was 5 years old as compared to most kids that speak around 1.5 to 2.5. I think that's just one of the signs.

A child does not "become" autistic. A parent can ignore symptoms of autism, and pediatricians can be ignorant of early signs of autism. CNN has run a good (not great) series by Dr. Gupta on autism. Go to their website and check it out.

There are some great new approaches to handling autistic children that can leave them able to function well in society. The sooner the child gets this help, the better.

ask a professional i.e doctor or gp

http://www.autismspeaks.org/index2.php?intro=1

I don't think children become autistic...I think they are born autistic.

u cannot become autistic..
u are either autistic frm birth or u are not..
signs of autism in a child wld be:
the need to have routines, once a routine is broken they can get very upset..
2) they can space out for a long time, as if in their own world..and fascination with rotating objects lk fans, they can stare for loooong time
3) cannot keep their emotions in check...for example, an autistic student of mine cannot see any crosses on his paper,, he can throw a big fit and even tear the paper...
4) likes to draw or doodle, scribble a lot...

u can google on the net for more answers. :)

-Failure to provide eye contact
-Imparied sociability with other children
-Does not respond to name
-Has trouble speaking/slurred speach
-Repetitive movments
-Self mutilation

Those are just some major signs, there are many more smaller subtle signs.

For more info visit http://www.autism.tv

After 18 months, you might notice gradual social withdrawal, talking primarily to himself.herself, fixation on an object or very limited action (turning on and off light switches for example), sensitivity to sound, and hand flapping. Please share your concerns with a pediatrician sooner rather than later.

May God bless you.

A child doesn't become autistic. They are born that way.

But the way you can tell an autistic child/person is:

they prefer to be alone rather than be in the company of others

they tend not to be able to regulate their behavior (they have outbursts at any time)

generally prefer consistent routines and environments; they may react negatively to changes in them.

they may exhibit aggression, increased levels of self-stimulatory behavior, self-injury or extensive withdrawal in overwhelming situations

There's an autistic child in my church and he exhibits many of these things.

It is normally to do with social behaviour, particularly with other children. There are many signs and no two children will have exactly the same symptoms. A child is born autistic, but it might not become apparent until later.

My grandson does not mix with other children, he makes noises, he wets and dirties himself. He cannot cope with any sort of change. He cries over the least little thing. He takes everything you say literally, (so be careful) what you say to him. e.g. one night he was getting ready for bed, and I asked him to take everything off and put his clothes in the washing basket. He came into the bedroom where his pyjamas were, and I asked him where his glasses were. He said "In the washing basket" - I said "Why are they in the washing basket" he replied "You told me to take everything off and put them in the washing basket."

He is very l

A child cannot "become" autistic, they are born with autism. While it may not be apparent at birth, as the child develops more and more signs will evolve. Life with autism isn't a picnic but it is bearable. One of the most common signs of autism emerging is the delay in social and verbal skills. Delay in sitting up, walking, crawling, lack of eye contact, pickiness in foods, fascination with textures, and repetitive body movements; hand flapping, rocking, etc. Autism affects 4 times as many males as it does females and it's actually a neurological disorder of the brain.

1 in 167 are born that way. Symptoms may not become identifiable until that child is not reaching the milestones like sitting up and crawling. One of the most identifiable symptoms is a dislike or negative reaction to being held and cuddled. See your doctor and tell him of your concerns. If he doesn't listen and can't make time to discuss it with you find another doctor.

From a Mom with an Autistic 5 year old.

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Original Article:http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/autism/DS00348/DSECTION=2&
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Autism
Signs and symptoms
In general, children with autism have problems in three crucial areas of development — social skills, language and behavior. The most severe autism is marked by a complete inability to communicate or interact with other people.

Because the symptoms of autism vary widely, two children with the same diagnosis may act quite differently and have strikingly different skills.

If your child has autism, he or she may develop normally for the first few months — or years — of life and then later become less responsive to other people, including you. You may recognize the following signs in the areas of social skills, language and behavior:

Social skills

Fails to respond to his or her name
Has poor eye contact
Appears not to hear you at times
Resists cuddling and holding
Appears unaware of others' feelings
Seems to prefer playing alone — retreats into his or her "own world"
Language

Starts talking later than other children
Loses previously acquired ability to say words or sentences
Does not make eye contact when making requests
Speaks with an abnormal tone or rhythm — may use a singsong voice or robot-like speech
Can't start a conversation or keep one going
May repeat words or phrases verbatim, but doesn't understand how to use them
Behavior

Performs repetitive movements, such as rocking, spinning or hand-flapping
Develops specific routines or rituals
Becomes disturbed at the slightest change in routines or rituals
Moves constantly
May be fascinated by parts of an object, such as the spinning wheels of a toy car
May be unusually sensitive to light, sound and touch
Young children with autism also have a hard time sharing experiences with others. When someone reads to them, for example, they're unlikely to point at pictures in the book. This early-developing social skill is crucial to later language and social development.

As they mature, some children with autism become more engaged with others and show less marked disturbances in behavior. Some, usually those with the least severe impairments, eventually may lead normal or near-normal lives. Others, however, continue to have severe impairments in language or social skills, and the adolescent years can mean a worsening of behavior problems.

The majority of children with autism are slow to acquire new knowledge or skills. However, some children with autism have normal to high intelligence. These children learn quickly yet have trouble communicating, applying what they know in everyday life and adjusting in social situations. An extremely small number of children with autism are "autistic savants" and have exceptional skills in a specific area, such as art or math.

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By Mayo Clinic Staff
Jun 2, 2006
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autism is one of the pervasive developmental delay diorders...(which means a child is born with it, it just stard showing as the child grows)
diagnosis depend on some charachterestics, which must be evaluated by the physician..
some of them:
1- social interaction impairment:
a.impairment in nonverbal communication (eg eye-to-eye gaze)
b.failure to develop peer relationships
c.no spontanous seeking to share enjoyment
& others

2-communication impairment:
a.in spoken language
b.impairment in initiating or sustaining a conversation
& others

3-restricted repetitive stereotype behavior
a.preocuppyed with patterns of abnormal focus or intensity
b.having a routine or ritual
c.repeated motor mannerisms

& others..
I guess if u have any doubts, u should see a Dr. (better)...

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