In these days there is a big discussion about Autism, what is the cause, is vaccines really linked to Autism? What is known about autism? It is important to know about this disorder, people still doesn't have enough information, are afraid and most of the times doesn't know what to do or just ignore because doesn't have enough information, and Autism is a disorder that if has an early intervention, more chances of the child with ASD develop and improve their skills.
Autism Spectrum Disorder is a neurodevelopmental abnormality that affects part of the brain that is responsible for language and sensory information. is characterized by significant difficulties in speech and social interaction, also it can affect their behavior that can expressed
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Doesn't like to play and interact with other children, don't share their interests, doesn't understand personal boundaries,
Avoids or doesn't like physical contact
Line up objects
Hyperactivity
Impulsivity (acting without thinking)
Short attention ADHD
Can get aggressive with others or themselves
Unusual emotion reaction
No fear or more fear than expected
There is no cure for ASD, but is treatable. When early diagnosed, and soon the intervention starts the better.
There is types of screening test that helps to diagnose the ASD in toddlers and preschoolers: Checklist for Autism in Toddlers (CHAT)— this test detects autism in 18–month olds where actually is questionnaires filled out by the parents and the pediatrician.
Modified Checklist for Autism in toddlers (M-chat)
screening tool for Autism in 2yo (STAT)
Social communication questionnaire (SCQ)
Communication and symbolic behavior scale (CSBS)
Up to 24 month level
screen for mild ASD or Asperger syndrome in older children
Autism spectrum screening questionnaire (ASSQ)
Australian scale for Asperger’s syndrome (ASAS)
Childhood asperger syndrome test