2018年3月2日 · The behavioral symptoms of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often appear early in development. 1 Many children show symptoms of autism by 12 months to 18 months of age or earlier. 2,3 Some early signs of autism include: 4,5,6

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2017年1月31日 · Your child's health care provider will check for problems with your child's development at every well-baby and well-child visit, even if you don't report any of the signs of autism or other problems. 1,2 In addition, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that health care providers administer an ASD-specific tool to assess development at the 18-month …

Currently, there is no medication that can cure autism spectrum disorder (ASD) or all of its symptoms. But some medications can help treat certain symptoms associated with ASD, especially certain behaviors. NICHD does not endorse or support the use of any medications not approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for treating symptoms of autism or …

Research shows that early diagnosis of and interventions for autism are more likely to have major long-term positive effects on symptoms and later skills.1,2,3,4,5 Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can sometimes be diagnosed in children before they are 2 years of age. Some children with ASD whose development seems typical up to that point begin to regress just before or sometime …

2021年4月19日 · Behavior management therapy tries to reinforce wanted behaviors and reduce unwanted behaviors. It also suggests what caregivers can do before, during, after, and between episodes of problem behaviors. Behavioral therapy is often based on applied behavior analysis (ABA), a widely accepted approach that tracks a child's progress in improving his or her skills. …

2018年3月2日 · Scientists don't know exactly what causes autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Autism was first described in the 1940s, but very little was known about it until the last few decades. Even today, there is a great deal that we don't know about autism. Because the disorder is so complex and no two people with autism are exactly alike, there are probably many …

2017年1月10日 · Your child's health care provider will check for problems with your child's development at every well-baby and well-child visit, even if you don't report any of the signs of autism or other problems. 1,2 In addition, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that health care providers administer an ASD-specific tool to assess development at ...

2017年1月31日 · For a variety of reasons, children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) may not get the nutrition they need for healthy growth and development.1,2,3,4 Some children with autism will only eat certain foods because of how the foods feel in their mouths. Other times, they might avoid eating foods because they associate them with stomach pain or discomfort. Some …

2021年4月20日 · Speech-language therapy activities can also include ways to improve social skills and social behaviors. For example, a child might learn how to make eye contact or to stand at a comfortable distance from another person. These …