Mild Symptoms of Autism- A Parent's Guide

If a child is displaying mild symptoms of Autism,say previously.  
the symptoms will be apparent before the child isAnother symptom appears in the tone of voice
three years old.of the child.  Children experiencing mild symptoms
The symptoms will show up in three differentof Autism will often times talk like a robot, saying
ways:  First, the child will have difficultyeverything in the same tone of voice.  Other
communicating and relating to other people. times, they may sound like they are singing
Second, the child will have difficulty learning toeverything they say instead of saying it.  
speak and keeping conversations. Third, the childChildren who demonstrate signs of mild autism
will exhibit a lot of introverted or repetitivehave a lot of trouble beginning a conversation. 
behaviors.  Even if they are able to begin one, they will be
If a parent notices any mild signs of autism, theyunable to sustain it.  
should take their child to a doctor as soon asAnother mild symptom of Autism is to reiterate
they can for evaluation.  The sooner Autism iscertain words over and over again.  These
diagnosed and treated, the better life will be forwords may be completely insignificant.  The child
the affected child and his or her family.  often doesn't even know what these words or
First, let's discuss the social mild symptoms ofphrases mean or understand how to use them in
Autism.  An Autistic child will make poor eyea sentence.  
contact with other people.  Even if they do makeLastly, let's discuss  the symptomsand signs of
eye contact, they will not maintain it for veryAutism that deal with withdrawn or repetitive
long.  behaviors.  One of the most frequent symptoms
If spoken to directly, a child demonstrating mildis called "flapping."  This is when a child flaps his or
symptoms of Autism generally will not reply, evenher hand or an object back and forth very quickly
if their name is called.  They may seem like theyin front of his or her face.  
are ignoring the person talking to them, or theyAutistic children may become obsessed with
may seem like they don't even know that personordinary objects, especially if they spin, move
is present.  quickly, or have shiny colors.  
Children demonstrating mild signs of Autism oftenChildren with autistic tendencies also tend to rock
seem like they are in their own world.  Theyback and forth a lot, especially when they get
often do not comprehend body language. anxious or when they are experiencing emotions
Children demonstrating mild symptoms of Autismthat they don’t comprehend.  They set up
have trouble comprehending different emotions. specific routines that they do not waver from. 
They have no sense of other peoples' feelings.  When the routines get changed for any reason,
Children demonstrating mild signs of Autism will bethe child gets very agitated.  
very introverted.  They do not like to beChildren who exhibit symptoms and signs of
touched, hugged or held.  This is because theyAutism may be very irritated by bright lights,
are very sensitive to people or things touchingcertain sounds, like the vacuum cleaner, and things
them.  that touch their skin.  They have a very high
Next, let’s talk about the mild symptoms oftolerance for pain.
Autism that deal with speaking and language. If a parent suspects their child could possibly be
Children who are experiencing mild symptoms ofshowing the signs of mild Autism, they should
Autism are significantly behind other children theirschedule an appointment with the doctor
age when it comes to learning to speak.immediately.  
If children don’t babble by their first birthdayThere is help available in the form of training and
or say phrases made up of two or three wordstreatment.  The earlier Autism is detected and
by the time they are 24 months old, they maydiagnosed, the better the outcome will be.  The
be demonstrating mild symptoms of Autism. parents should begin educating themselves
Another common symptom of Autism happensimmediately on how to best teach their child and
when children forget words or phrases they couldhow to accomodate his or her needs.