Autism is not a disease, but a developmental feature Photo:Getty Images Autism in children is not a disease, but a developmental disorder. The reasons for its appearance have not yet been established. But it is reliably known that the sooner the correct diagnosis is made, the more likely it is that through parental love and the correct pedagogical approach, it is possible to correct the child's behavior and teach him to interact with the world. Therefore, parents should not close their eyes to the unusual behavior of the baby, referring to his individuality. Moreover, there are no medical tests that could confirm the diagnosis. The conclusions of specialists are usually based only on observation of the child's behavior. What are the symptoms of autism in children to watch out for? 1. The child does not respond to his name 2. The baby does not make contact with others, even with the mother, avoids touching, does not like to be in his arms, does not smile back. In infancy, he does not hum, does not gag, ignores any calls for communication. This often leads parents and doctors to suspect the child is hearing impaired. Children with early childhood autism do not focus their gaze on certain points or objects, more often they look somewhere in space. Such babies suffer from sleep disturbances, are often naughty, do not like to wake up. 5. Autistic people are characterized by the same type of constantly repeated movements - swaying, running in a circle, a kind of wiggling of fingers, etc. The same goes for words and identical sounds. 6. Children with autism react very sharply to a change of environment. They also have certain rituals, even the slightest deviation from which causes a violent negative reaction. Another symptom of autism in children is the impossibility of perceiving oneself as a person: the baby will talk about himself exclusively in the third person, without using the pronoun "I". 8. The child loves to engage in only one type of activity (music, drawing, modeling), categorically refusing other activities. 9. Any failure can trigger attacks of aggression in children with autism, often accompanied by self-torture. Such a child does not know what to do with toys - cars, dolls, pyramids, etc. Another option is the non-standard use of toys - for example, instead of rolling a car, spin the wheel. Any parent knows that most of these signs at one stage or another can appear in healthy children. Therefore, you should not immediately rush into panic if your child, for example, loves rituals. The diagnosis is made only when there are three main symptoms of autism in children:

• Problems in social interaction
• Disruptions in communication, refusal of him
• Repetitive stereotypical behavior

It has long been established that the level of intelligence inautistic children are often tall. And people with such a diagnosis function normally in society, reach their heights. Parents and educators play a major role in this. Developing children with autism is not easy. The cure for this disorder is not pills, but the love and attention of loved ones. What are the parents of such special children to do? 1. Use repetitive actions. Have you learned to brush your teeth? Fix the result several times a day. 2. Strictly observe the daily routine. Try not to change the environment 3. Devote as much of your time as possible to your child. In early childhood autism, frequent skin-to-arm contact is helpful. 4. To establish contact with a child, you need to contact him as often as possible, never raise your voice or punish. 5. Parents should visit a psychologist themselves with their child, since the difficulties associated with raising such children can lead to a number of psychological problems. Get to know other parents in your situation to communicate and share experiences. 7. At least once a year, find an opportunity to take a break from your special baby together with your husband. Every child needs happy parents.

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