What to Do If You Believe That Your Child Has Autism (1)

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As a parent, you will always want what is best
for your child. As a result, if you begin to
suspect that they have a condition such as
autism, you may be feeling concerned or even
worried about what the future may hold for your
child.
After all, children with autism or related
conditions experience life differently from their
neurotypical peers and may need certain support
fixtures in place to ensure they can reach their
full potential.
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RESEARCH THE DIFFERENT SIGNS OF AUTISM

• As mentioned previously, no two people with
  autism will have the same experiences and
  symptoms, but parents can be on the lookout for
  certain signs of signifiers. As detailed by
  autism speaks, these symptoms may present
  themselves at different stages of your childs
  development.
• For example, some of the earliest indicators of
  autism therapy or a related disorder can be
  identified when a child is around six months old
  such as limited eye contact or a lack of
  expression. Furthermore, when your child reaches
  their first birthday, you may notice a lack of
  babbling or chatter, alongside a lack of response
  to their name.

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REPEATED BEHAVIORS
Autism Speaks has also put together a quick
survey for parents who may be considering looking
into their childs behavior further, which could
give you some of the answers you are looking for.
You can try it out here.
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SPEAK TO A HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
After doing your research, if you still feel your
child may have autism or a related disorder, it
is time to look into getting a diagnosis. In some
cases, medical professionals may prefer to wait
until your child is over the age of two before
they diagnose them. This is because all children
develop differently and at different rates, so
early diagnoses are sometimes discouraged even
though they can be beneficial.
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MAKE LIFESTYLE CHANGES
Once your child has received a diagnosis, you
will then introduce changes into your daily life
that enable them to reach their full potential.
In addition to connecting with therapists, this
could include putting together a daily routine
that helps your child thrive by providing them
with structure. Youll also be able to figure out
ways to slowly and safely introduce your child to
change without overwhelming them. For example,
you could begin by scheduling surprises into
their daily routine by adding a question mark
to a calendar and displaying it within your home.
This way, your child knows that they will be
trying something new and can prepare themselves a
little for these changes.
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DONT PANIC
As mentioned previously, the most important thing
to remember if you believe your child has autism
(or if they have just received their diagnosis)
is that you must not panic. Autism will not stand
in the way of their success in any way whatsoever
and getting that diagnosis means that youll be
able to provide them with additional care and
support. Read more.
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