Having autistic children!

Do you know what makes autistic children different other children?

Normally autism symptoms develop only after three years of age. In other words it is possible to diagnose a child for autistic symptoms only after 3 years.

Their inability to develop or understand social interacting skills makes the autistic children different. Autistic children are less interested in social stimuli; smile and they won’t look others or responds to the call of their name by the care taker or parents. As most of the autistic children refuse to speak, more often they manipulate interaction by touching other person’s hand.

3-5 year old autistic children are not likely to show social understanding, approaching others, imitate others, or take turns with others.They fail to recognize emotions and expressions. They may resist cuddling and holding acts by parents or care takers.They may not show any attachment either to parents or care takers. But some of them develop nonverbal skills to communicate with their care taker.It is commonly noted that autistic children play alone. This is because it is difficult for them to maintain and develop friendships. For them the quality of the friendship is important.Some children show violence or display of aggression at times. These tantrums are more common in children with language impairment.

Most of the autistic children fail to develop language skills. Their gestures are often merged with words. They have sameness or reluctance for change. They may not show fear for injuries or danger.