Autism is not a weakness but
a strength to see what others dont .
First Steps Autism
The first steps to take when raising a child with Autism.
What causes Autism ?
We know there is not just one cause for autism and there is no one type of autism.
Scientists have found a number of gene mutations associated with autism.
A combination of environmental factors, gene mutations and genetics can cause autism. In the presence of a genetic predisposition to autism, stress and environment appear to further increase the child’s risk of autism. The clearest evidence of risk factors include the age you were at the time of conception (both Mum and Dad), Mental illness during pregnancy and difficulties in birth, like oxygen deprivation to the baby’s brain. Its important to know these factors alone don't cause autism rather a combination with genetic risk factors.
What is Autism ?
What is Autism spectrum disorder ?
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a group of complex disorders of the brains development.
These disorders are characterised in different degrees of social interaction, verbal and non-verbal interaction, and repetitive behaviours. All Autism disorders are distinguished into an umbrella diagnosis including; Autistic disorder, pervasive developmental (Asperger’s syndrome) disorder and child disintegrative disorder. ASD can also be associated with intellectual disability, difficulties in attention, motor skills and co-ordination, gastrointestinal problems and problems with sleep. On the other hand these children could excel in a lot of areas, such as, mathematics, music and art. A lot of children are good with patterns, puzzles and visual skills.
FIRST STEPS AUTISM
Signs you child might have Autism .
Has your pediatrician advised that your child could have autism or be on the spectrum?
Here are some sings:
Doesn't point to objects, doesn't use eye contact, doesn't consistently respond to name, doesn't use gestures on their own, Is easily upset by change, doesn't understand simple instructions, doesn't show interest in other children, instead staying around grown ups.
These traits combined are primary traits of autism or being on the spectrum, obsessive behaviors and scenery problems are a big factor to having autism.
