Autism- What is it? pt. 2
Do we know what causes Autism?
No, not really. Scientist are aware of common themes, but not a single cause for Autism.
The NAMI states that these are what has been found and contributes to the likeliness of someone developing Autism:
Who would I go to for a diagnosis?
The diagnosis for Autism comes in two pars. The first would be a check-up by your families pediatrician. They conduct a general development screening on children to ensure they are developing at the correct rate. If your pediatrician feels that something might be noteworthy, they refer the family to specialist for more examination. This becomes the second part of the diagnosis. Specialist with many different abilities and specialties are able to evaluate the child more closely.
The typical diagnosis age of Autism is two years old, but others many not be diagnosed until later in life.
Is there a treatment to Autism?
Autism is not curable, but there are many ways it can be treated.
NAMI states,
"Autism is treated and managed in several ways:
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No, not really. Scientist are aware of common themes, but not a single cause for Autism.
The NAMI states that these are what has been found and contributes to the likeliness of someone developing Autism:
- "Genetics. If 1 child in a family has ASD, another sibling is more likely to develop it too. Likewise, identical twins are highly likely to both develop autism if it is present. Relatives of children with autism show minor signs of communication difficulties. Scans reveal that people on the autism spectrum have certain abnormalities of the brain's structure and chemical function."
- "Environment. Scientists are currently researching many environmental factors that are thought to play a role in contributing to ASD. Many prenatal factors may contribute to a child’s development, such as a mother’s health. Other postnatal factors may affect development as well. Despite many claims that have been highlighted by the media, strong evidence has been shown that vaccines do not cause autism."
Who would I go to for a diagnosis?
The diagnosis for Autism comes in two pars. The first would be a check-up by your families pediatrician. They conduct a general development screening on children to ensure they are developing at the correct rate. If your pediatrician feels that something might be noteworthy, they refer the family to specialist for more examination. This becomes the second part of the diagnosis. Specialist with many different abilities and specialties are able to evaluate the child more closely.
The typical diagnosis age of Autism is two years old, but others many not be diagnosed until later in life.
Is there a treatment to Autism?
Autism is not curable, but there are many ways it can be treated.
NAMI states,
"Autism is treated and managed in several ways:
- Education and development, including specialized classes and skills training, time with therapists and other specialists
- Behavioral treatments, such as applied behavior analysis (ABA)
- Medication for co-occurring symptoms, combined with therapy
- Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), such as supplements and changes in diet"
If you think your child might have Autism, please, go to a doctor and see what they think. Be open to the possibility, but hopeful of the future. I have a friend whose brother had Autism. I remember vividly her father talking to us about him. He told us that when he was born, and they found out he had Autism, he only wanted to make sure that their son knew they loved him. And he did! He talked, played video games, cleaned, played outside with neighbor kids, and did all the same things a normal kid would.
The best thing you can do for a child with Autism would be to get them assistance. Then, find a support group for parents of those with children who have Autism.
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