Autistic spectrum disorders are the new name for a series of disorders that occur in early childhood, previously known as "pervasive developmental disorders", including different types such as "Autism" and "Asperger Syndrome (AS)".
It is a disorder that gets better results the earlier it is recognized and appropriately directed.
If you observe more than one of the following symptoms in your child, do not immediately assume that he or she is autistic, but contact the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry together with your child and request an evaluation. !
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He acts as if he is not aware of the presence of people around him. He does not distinguish people from objects.
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He cannot learn to wave or imitate.
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His speech does not develop at all, it becomes inadequate and inappropriate.
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He cannot create games, he does not play imaginary games or role plays.
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He cannot participate in the games of his peers. Tends to stay on their own.
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Exhibits limited stereotyped and repetitive behaviors (sometimes moving their hands as if they were flapping their wings, walking on their tiptoes, turning around)
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Does not use body language appropriately (they may not be able to point to the desired object with their fingers)
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Does not look into the eyes, often looks away when eyes meet.
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He is indifferent, does not look, does not care or does not seem to hear when called by name.
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Cannot adjust with tone of voice
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Insistently deals with some parts of objects, feels, rotates, smells
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Reacts when there are changes in appearance, clothing, food, etc.
Asperger Syndrome, known as the disorder of famous people such as Einstein, Newton and Tesla, is now included in ASD.
Some experts consider it not as a disability but as a different cognitive style and an extraordinary ability. It is accepted that individuals with AS experience all three of the disorders related to communication, interaction and imagination seen in ASD, to varying degrees.
Verbal speech and cognitive abilities are developed normally or above normal.
It lasts a lifetime, but this one Children can learn to understand their own strengths and weaknesses and improve their social skills.
The first symptoms appear in infancy.
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Cannot establish mutual eye contact.
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They are calm, quiet babies with little interest in the environment.
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Social smiles do not develop.
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They do not imitate.
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They are delayed in making speech-like sounds.
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