Varities of autism

Autism is a really variable disease.Do you know like many things you cannot put all autistic people into one category? There are many autism types.

Some people are totally dysfunctional, some others are mentally handicapped. And in some autism types patients show mild symptoms and responds to treatment. It is a practice that autism types are broadly divided into two. This is not accepted by professionals. This is done on the basis of IQ levels.

• Low functional autism (LFA) refers to individuals with IQ<80.
• High functional autism (HFA) refers to individuals with IQ>80.

But it is better to define LFA and HFA autism types by how well individuals manage his day to day life and communications.These classifications of autism types are highly controversial and it is not possible to categorize all autistic people in this. It usually observed that individuals with high functioning autism are highly compromised to perform their individual requirements.

But low functioning autistic people have high intellectual powers. It is often unnoticed or recognized because of their problems in communication and writing skills. But it is easy to understand and diagnose people with high functional autism. So they can be better shaped into full fills their basic needs. A number of people diagnosed with low functioning autism are not been able to get help faster. Early intervention and treatment will help those people suffering with autism. It is important to diagnose all autistic types in childhood itself.

Early symptoms of autism

Do you know in most cases autism isn’t diagnosed until the child is about age three? Although some scientists and experts believe that the child may show some early symptoms of autism.

This is because autism is considered to have high genetic link. This disorder is considered as congenital as well by experts.

Some children diagnosed with autism in the later age had abnormal head circumference when compared with normal children of their age. This can be considered as early symptoms of autism. But this is not true in all kids.

When you doubt your kid is showing some early symptoms of autism, you should better seek the advice of a good pediatrician.

In expert’s opinion one should trust their instincts and get their kid evaluated as early as possible.

But there are certain early symptoms of autism helpful for the early diagnosis.

· Does the baby respond to her name when called by the parents or caregiver? Normal babies are give response to sounds and voices familiar to them. But babies with early symptoms of autism may not respond.

· A normal kid will point out things he sees and shows curiosity. They shift their looks from one point to others. This is totally absent in autistic children.

· They don’t try to imitate others. Autistic children show this early symptom of autism in their behavior.

· Thy never engaged in pretend play or show any interest in parents or any one looking after them unlike other kids. This also is an early symptom of autism.