What Every Parent Needs To Know About Toddlers and Autism

The research that’s been done and is currently being worked on to understand and treat the range of neurological disorders labelled Autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) continues to grow. Parents worried about this disease that is characterized by repetitive patterns of behavior and communication and socials issues can take heart in the fact that the ability to diagnose and treat the disease in your child’s toddler years has been one of the tools used to fight this syndrome since two thousand and seven. Researchers found then that early signs of ASDs were evident in children as young as 14 months and the diagnoses could be confirmed by the age of three. That’s great news for the parents of younger children since a 2012 report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates that 1 out of 88 children will have ASDs and males are four times more likely to get the disease. While these are sobering statistics, there’s no need for parents to think there’s nothing better for them to do than sit and worry about when and if their child will be diagnosed. The same research push that has informed us all about the prevalence of ASDs has uncovered some initial warning signs to help parents make some early decisions and get the help their child might need.

• Some toddlers who suffer with ASDs have trouble initiating communication with other adults and other children. Babies might even stare at one object for a long period of time and be unresponsive to anything else in their surroundings. Older children might not ask for the help they need to finish a particular task they are having trouble with.
• Children with autism generally have a smaller range of words and sounds than comparable toddlers in their age bracket. They even rock back and forth or even twirl. In some cases, these children will engage in abusive behavior like banging their heads or biting.

Home treatments  Thankfully, there’s an active role for parents to play in the treatment of a child with ASDs and a solid proactive approach starts with researching the condition and understanding how to work closely with the other people involved in your child’s care. Finding the best ways to manage symptoms comes after talking with your doctor or autism groups in your area. One of the more important aspects centers around establishing a set of realistic goals you can work on with health professionals. Remember that any child with ASDs is covered by Federal laws that make provisions for children with handicaps at their schools. When it comes to the things you can do at home, experts recommend that even preschool age toddlers who show signs of ASDs can benefit from a healthy exercise regime that not only promotes good body weight but the ability to form friendships with other children as another aspect to a comprehensive therapy plan. Read more info like this at  All My Children. Author: Rob Starr