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The signs of autism can mimic other mental and emotional developmental disorders. If you suspect your child is behaving in a way that differs from other children his or her own age, consult your pediatrician.
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CareBear said
on 2/26/2008 (continued)
At age 6 (now) she would rather spend 5 hours doing dot-to-dots, mastering 2nd grade math, or working on an Art project then playing with other children. Other children will join her while collecting bugs, but grow bored. She is mostly non-verbal all the while. I hope this helps anyone who may be dealing w/ something similar.
CareBear said
on 2/26/2008 I have my concerns...I've had since she was 16 months and not talking, holding a helium ballloon for days and refusing to let go even when eating, bathing and sleeping. She did this with a purse as well, filled it with animals and lined them up in perfect rectangles. If one animal fell over or her routines was changed she would bang her head on the floor. This lasted until 3. I had her evaluated twice and both times we have been told she had a mild persuasive development disorder, scored low on speech/language development but high in math. Recently, the school psychologist suggested her to be classified as autistic. I feel so confused. She has symptoms, however the main ones are absent. She looks you in the eye, can carry on a conversation (w/ limited words), makes no distracting noises. Just behaves like a quiet introverted child fascinated with animals and plants. At age 6 she would ra
CareBear said
on 2/26/2008 I have my concerns...I've had since she was 16 months and not talking, holding a helium ballloon for days and refusing to let go even when eating, bathing and sleeping. She did this with a purse as well, filled it with animals and lined them up in perfect rectangles. If one animal fell over or her routines was changed she would bang her head on the floor. This lasted until 3. I had her evaluated twice and both times we have been told she had a mild persuasive development disorder, scored low on speech/language development but high in math. Recently, the school psychologist suggested her to be classified as autistic. I feel so confused. She has symptoms, however the main ones are absent. She looks you in the eye, can carry on a conversation (w/ limited words), makes no distracting noises. Just behaves like a quiet introverted child fascinated with animals and plants. At age 6 she would ra
ILBM123 said
on 2/15/2008 Autism rates among the Amish are almost non-existent, most likely because they don't have their children immunized.
gstanford said
on 2/8/2008 I agree with Krista Harding,i have a 12 yo brother that was diagnosed with autism when he was in preschool,we live in illinois and he went to a specalist in chicago ill,that diagnosed him as having slight autism his is more emotional than physical,he definatly dosn't like to have his schedule changed he will throw a tantrum if his normal schedule is changed in anyway,he does do the hand flapping as well sometimes usually when he is comprehending somthing new or when he gets excited about somthing,he has extremely sensitive or hightened hearing he can hear you doing somthing three rooms away even if u are doing i very quietly even over a loud tv radio etc he has no problems interacting with other kids or adults he will talk your ear off if you let him he will look you in the eye and never minded being cuddled showing affection etc,will take your hand and lead you to show you stuff etc.