Autism refers to a spectrum of disorders at which the child presents with an impairment in social interaction skills, communication skills and demonstrates restricted or repetitive stereotypical kind behaviours. Autism is a lifelong developmental disability that affects the simple ability to understand what he / she sees, hears and senses resulting in headaches in social interaction, communication skills (and use of language) and multiple behaviour and interests.

Children with ASD do not follow the typical trends of child development and their behaviors can range for mild to severe. Signs of Autism Early identification of Autism is ideal as early intervention and treatment has been directly linked with the best outcomes for children with autism. Babies are sociable beings. From early in life they turn towards familiar voices, gaze at their parents, smile and are comforted by hugs and touch.

Many young children with autism experience difficulties in developing these skills and early forms of two-way interactions. The causes of Autism are unclear however research supports a genetic component and then a disruption in normal brain development. There may be multiple factors or causes that lead to autism and only research will find these answers. Twin and family studies have suggested an underlying genetic vulnerability to autism and other studies have shown that a contributing cause for autism may be abnormal brain development beginning in the infant’s first year of life. Diagnosis Of Autism

How is Autism Diagnosed? Ideally an autism diagnostic team will assess and diagnose autism. The team should be made up of clinicians specially trained in autism diagnosis and include a Paediatrician, Clinical Psychologist and Speech Therapist. Don’t let your child suffer anymore! Lead your child out of his world through Diagnosis Of Autism program now!