Children suffering from this condition appear withdrawn, as if lost in fantasy. No cause or cure has yet been found; but specialized teaching has enabled many to lead relatively normal lives. Dictionary of Unfamiliar Words by Diagram Group Copyright © 2008 by Diagram Visual Information Limited ...
A disorder that occurs in one in every 100 children in UK, causing significant communication, behavioral and social changes is Autism. However, Autism is not concerned about the disabilities of the person as many of them are found to have exceptional abilities and can navigate their own world. ...
A narrow range of interests or intense interest in certain topics Doing something over and over, like repeating words or phrases, rocking back and forth, or fidgeting with objects (such as flipping a light switch) High sensitivity to sounds, touches, smells, or sights that seem ordinary to ot...
We propose that the number of different nonimitative, referential, conventional, and communicative words used in a language sample is a reasonable measure of the behavior we wish to increase in such children. We review our own and others' studies focusing on young (i.e., 2 to 3 years old...
Using simple gestures, pictures, or eye contact to help them understand what you're saying Avoid: Having a conversation in a noisy or crowded area Saying things that have more than one meaning like "break a leg" Asking your child a lot of questions ...
Children with autism (自闭症) have difficulty with social skills and communication.They often behave in limited and repeated ways and have unusual strong interests.Autism is more common in boys than girls.What causes it is not clear.Sc
or cry rather than say words that they already know. Some kids will use language in a repetitive manner; such as saying exclamations like “Oh no! Oh dear!” frequently and with the same tone each time. Additionally, decreased pointing and gesture use can be a characteristic of Autism. A...
"It's important for parents to stay tuned in to their children's development,and if a parent is concerned about a child's development,for professionals to listen to them." The earlier parents notice delays,she says,the sooner they can begin doing simple things that may help improve their...
Bottom line: "If someone with autism responds to a question or comment in an unexpected way, it is worth stopping to ask yourself whether you were clear in what you said or used a figure of speech that may confuse," said Zwaigenbaum. Also, allow people with autism the time they need ...
Autism spectrum disorder in the second year: stability and change in syndrome expression. J Child Psychol Psychiatry. 2007;48(2):128–38. Article PubMed Google Scholar Charman T, Baird G. Practitioner review: Diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder in 2- and 3-year-old children. J Child ...