The Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that Autism has risen to 1 in every 150 American Child.
Children with Autism may have trouble in 3 main areas:
-Social skills
-Language
-Behavior
Autism mostly affects boys at a ration of 1 girl to every 94 boys.
1.5 Americans families are living with autism spectrum disorder.
Each person with Autism has a different personality and different needs.
Children do not outgrow Autism, but it is treatable. Early diagnosis will help you get treatment for your child.
Here are some signs to look for in your children:
•Lack of or difficulty in verbal speech
•Difficulty Communicating
•Poor eye contact
•Little or no interest in social relationships
•Lack of spur-of-the-moment or make-believe play
•Continuous fixation on section of objects
•May fail to respond to name
•Appears not hear you at time
•Prefers not to be held
•May have sensitivity to foods, light or noise
•Repetitive use of language and/or motor gestures
(flapping hand)
