Autism Spectrum Disorder Warning Signs: What To Look Out For

autism spectrum disorder warning signs: what to look out for

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Overview

A neurodevelopment disorder that causes a wide range of impairments in social communication and restricted and repetitive behaviors.

Symptoms

If you’re experiencing new, severe, or persistent symptoms, contact a health care provider.

Symptoms are classified into two categories, social communication and interaction and patterns of behavior.

Social communication and interaction:

  • Poor eye contact and lack of facial expressions
  • Delayed speech or does not speak
  • Does not understand questions and directions
  • Gets aggressive or disruptive
  • Does not respond to his or her name
  • Repeats phrases or words
  • Resists cuddling and holding

Patterns of behavior:

  • Repetitive movements like hand shaking, spinning or rocking
  • Difficulty in body movement coordination
  • Sensitive to light, sound or touch
  • Self harming activities such as headbanging
  • Specific food preferences or food pattern

→ Common treatment options

→ Questions to ask your doctor

Causes

There is no known cause but genetics and environmental factors may play a role:

  • Genetics: Certain gene mutations (genetic changes) might cause ASD. Some genetic mutations could be inherited. genetic disorders such as Rett syndrome or fragile X syndrome could also be a cause. Few genes may affect development of brain cells
  • Environmental factors: Researchers are evaluating whether air pollutants, medication, viral infection or complication during pregnancy lead to this disorder

Risk factors include:

  • Gender More common among boys
  • Family history

→ Questions to ask your doctor

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Disclaimer: For informational purposes only. Consult a medical professional for advice. Source: Focus Medica.
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