"The earlier you treat a child for autism, the more of an impact you can have on that child's future," Sally Ozonoff
The average age for children to be diagnosed with autism is three. By then language and social delays make the doctors assessment easy but the therapists job is harder. The kids have to break bad habits and re-learn skills that can take an effort. So the earlier we can detect the disorder the better.
Parents of children with autism have long suspected there was a way to know their child was different. Now researchers agree and are developing tests to help these kids. Turns out if you watch closely to how they play there are clues.
Children all play differently but if they have autism they are more likely to spin and rotate items they play with. Seem they also explore objects by looking at them sideways.
These little hints are what parents notice but don't really give then the credit due. Researchers have found neurotypical children seldom do these things. So it is a major clue to help in detecting autism early.
If you suspect your child has autism try to see if they have these signs then talk to your doctor about it.
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