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Surviving Autism in Your Family

By: Melinda Printon

Autism is a disability affecting human development. Daily live can be extremely hard for those living with an autistic child or adult. Most of us don't understand this condition and how everyone around it is affected.

Autism is usually diagnosed in children in the age bracket of 18 to 36 months. Autism can be very difficult to diagnose since there are no physical signs. Autism affects people in many different ways and thus it is known as a spectrum disorder. Autism will not be noticeable until the time when children should be developing their speaking and understanding skills. Autism is a disorder that is now more common than Down syndrome. It is more common in boys than in girls and there is no cure.

While there is no specific cause of autism, several factors are thought to contribute to the disorder. There are certain differences in the brain that can be linked to genetics and biochemical problems. Food allergies are also thought to be a factor in the cause of autism.

Though each child with autism experiences this problem differently, there is a common symptom. Most of them are deficient of communication and social skills. Some children have a lesser rate of learning than normal, while in other cases, generally before 36 months they begin to regress after a normal development.

Children with autism do not engage in pretend games that require active imagination. They are generally withdrawn and stay away from other children. Another sign of autism is that the child will exhibit repetitive behaviour like moving back and forth. In severe cases the child may not speak at all, whereas in other cases they will display normal growth but at a slightly slower rate.

Living with autism can be very difficult for families. Many parents of autistic children withdraw from friends and other family members since dealing with autism can be very exhausting and draining on a person mentally and physically. If you have a child with autism there are many support groups that can help you to deal with the life changes that come with autism.

Every child is different and thus the treatment tried will have different results. Though there is no cure for autism, various options are available to be tried to improve the communication skills of your child. A possible treatment could be to include the child with autism in the class with normal children.

Some children respond well to classes with other autistic children. Each situation must be dealt with on a case by case basis. Speak to your doctor to determine several types of treatments and go with the one that works best for your child and for you.

Before trying any possible treatment one must discuss it with your doctor. Help must be taken from online forums in case required. It is a scary prospect to live with a child with autism but it has been seen that these children can also lead a full and happy life. It is possible to deal with autism and not inhibit your life too much by educating oneself and other around you.

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About the author: Melinda Printon is the proprietor of Full Info on Autism, the web's premier location when you're after accurate up to date advice and ideas about Autism. For questions or comments about this article visit: www.fiautism.com/articles Why not sign up for our free Autism newsletter at: www.fiautism.com/newsletters
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