• Sujata Ganguly

Early Signs of Autism Disorder

AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER

Autism Spectrum Disorder is a Neuro-Developmental Disorder. The term Autism originated from a Greek word Autos means “self”. Children suffering from Autism Disorder are generally interested in self.

Early identification of Autism Disorder:

Speech and Language Delays

• By 16 months, the child cannot speak even a single word (e.g., "Mom," "Dada").
• By 2 years, the child is unable to combine two words (e.g., "Want water," "No play").

Communication Difficulties

• The child struggles to make eye contact and engage in conversations.
• Their facial expressions, movements, and gestures rarely match what they are saying, making their body language difficult to understand.

Limited Social Interaction

• They rarely smile.
• They exhibit extremely poor social interaction.
• While other children play and interact with friends, these children often play alone and seem to prefer being in their own world.

Challenges with Following Instructions

• They do not respond to simple instructions like "Sit on the chair" or "Drink water."
• It can be difficult to understand what children with ASD want to communicate.

Repetitive Behaviors

• Some children with ASD engage in repetitive actions, such as flapping their arms or walking on their toes.
• They may suddenly freeze in place.
• Repetitive behaviors can also manifest as persistent, intense preoccupations with specific topics, such as numbers or symbols.

Need for Consistency

• Children with ASD often require absolute consistency in their environment.
• Even slight changes can cause them significant distress, leading to maladaptive behavior such as anger or throwing toys                                                       

 

 

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