{"id":1526,"date":"2020-12-24T09:15:50","date_gmt":"2020-12-24T09:15:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.blog.kayawell.com\/?p=1526"},"modified":"2025-05-21T06:35:16","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T06:35:16","slug":"autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms-causes-and-precautions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms-causes-and-precautions","title":{"rendered":"Autism Spectrum Disorder- Symptoms, Causes and Precautions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/strong> is a brain development-related condition that affects how a<strong> person perceives and socializes<\/strong> with others, causing social interaction and communication difficulties. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. In autism spectrum disorder the term &#8220;<strong>spectrum<\/strong>&#8221; refers to the wide<strong> range of symptoms<\/strong> and severity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autism spectrum disorder encompasses disorders previously considered separate \u00e2\u20ac\u201d<strong> autism, Asperger&#8217;s syndrome, childhood disintegrative disorder<\/strong>, and an undefined type of omnipresent developmental disorder. Some people also use the word &#8220;Asperger&#8217;s syndrome,&#8221; which is usually considered to be on the mild end of autism spectrum disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autism spectrum disorder occurs in early childhood and eventually causes difficulties working in society \u00e2\u20ac\u201d for example, socially, in school and at work. Children often experience autism signs during the first year. A small number of children tend to develop normally in the first year, but go through a period of regression between the ages of 18 and 24 when they show signs of autism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read More: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/Food\/nutrition-for-kids-complete-guideline\">Nutrition for Kids: Complete Guideline<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_73 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\r\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\r\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\r\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\r\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms-causes-and-precautions\/#Symptoms_of_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder\" title=\"Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder\">Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms-causes-and-precautions\/#Social_communication_and_interaction\" title=\"Social communication and interaction\">Social communication and interaction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms-causes-and-precautions\/#Patterns_of_behavior_of_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder\" title=\"Patterns of behavior of Autism Spectrum Disorder\">Patterns of behavior of Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms-causes-and-precautions\/#When_to_see_a_doctor\" title=\"When to see a doctor\">When to see a doctor<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms-causes-and-precautions\/#Causes_of_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder\" title=\"Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder\">Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms-causes-and-precautions\/#Risk_factors_of_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder\" title=\"Risk factors of Autism Spectrum Disorder\">Risk factors of Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms-causes-and-precautions\/#Complications\" title=\"Complications\">Complications<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/autism-spectrum-disorder-symptoms-causes-and-precautions\/#Prevention\" title=\"Prevention\">Prevention<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\r\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Symptoms_of_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder\"><\/span>Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Some children exhibit symptoms of early childhood autism spectrum disorder, such as decreased eye contact, lack of response to their name, or, caregiver indifference. Most children can grow normally for the first few months or years of life, but then they suddenly become withdrawn or violent or lose their already acquired language skills. Signs are generally seen at age 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A growing\nchild with an autism spectrum disorder will likely have a particular behaviour\npattern and severity level \u00e2\u20ac\u201d from low functioning to high functioning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some\nchildren with autism spectrum disorder have cognitive problems, and others have\nsymptoms of lower average intelligence. Many children with the disorder have\naverage to high intelligence \u00e2\u20ac\u201d they learn quickly but have difficulty\ncommunicating and implementing what they know in daily life and adapting to\nsocial situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The severity\ncan sometimes be difficult to determine because of the unique mixture of symptoms\nin each child. It&#8217;s generally based on impairment levels and how they affect\nthe ability to function. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below are some typical symptoms of people suffering from autism spectrum disorder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Early Signs of Autism Video Tutorial | Kennedy Krieger Institute\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YtvP5A5OHpU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Video Source:<\/strong> Kennedy Krieger Institute<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Social_communication_and_interaction\"><\/span>Social communication and interaction<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A child or adult with an autism spectrum disorder, including all of these symptoms, can have issues with social interaction and communication skills:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t respond to his or her name or may not<br>seem to notice you at times <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Avoid cuddling and holding and seems to<br>prefer playing alone, returning to his or her own world <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has weak eye contact and lacks facial<br>expression<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t talk or pause speech or loses<br>previous ability to utter words<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can&#8217;t start a conversation or keep a<br>conversation going, or just start a to make request or label item<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talks in an odd sound or rhythm and can use a<br>voice song or a robot-like speech<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Repeat words or phrases literally but don&#8217;t<br>understand how to use them.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/Exercise\/how-fitness-improves-your-physical-mental-health\">How Fitness Improves Your Physical &amp; Mental Health?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Patterns_of_behavior_of_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder\"><\/span>Patterns of behavior of Autism Spectrum Disorder <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>An infant or\nadult with autism spectrum disorder can have limited, repetitive behavioral\npatterns, interests, or behaviors, including any of these signs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Performs repetitive motions like rocking,<br>spinning or hand flapping<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Performs self-harming practices such as bite<br>or head-banging<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Establishes specific habits or rituals and is<br>upset at the slightest changes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Has a preference of a specific food, like<br>eating only a few foods or refusing foods with a certain texture<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Read Also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/blog\/what-is-bipolar-disorder-symptoms-causes\">What Is Bipolar Disorder \u00e2\u20ac\u201c Symptoms, Causes<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_to_see_a_doctor\"><\/span>When to see a doctor <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Babies\ndevelop at their own pace, and many do not follow the exact timelines found in\nsome books about parent ship. But usually, children with autism spectrum\ndisorder display certain signs of delayed development before age 2.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you&#8217;re\nworried about the growth of your child or think that your child may have an\nautism spectrum disorder, speak to your doctor about your concerns. The\ncondition associated symptoms can also be attributed to other developmental\ndisorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Signs of autism spectrum disorder<\/strong> frequently occur early in development when the language skills and social interactions are clearly delayed. Your doctor may recommend developmental tests to decide whether your child has cognitive, linguistic, and social delays if your child has:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t respond with a smile or a happy face<br>for 6 months <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t imitate sounds or facial gestures for<br>9 months <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t gesture \u00e2\u20ac\u201d like point or wave \u00e2\u20ac\u201d for 14<br>months\u00a0 <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t say single words by 16 months<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Causes_of_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder\"><\/span>Causes of Autism Spectrum Disorder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>No single known reason for Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/strong>. Given the nature of the condition and the varying signs and severity of the condition, there are likely several causes. It may play a role in both genetics and environmental factors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Risk_factors_of_Autism_Spectrum_Disorder\"><\/span>Risk factors of Autism Spectrum Disorder<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are\nincreasing numbers of children diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder.\nWhether this is due to better detection and reporting or a real increase in the\nnumber of cases, or both, it is not clear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Autism\nspectrum disorder affects children of all races and nationalities but there are\ncertain causes that raise the risk of an infant. Those may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Your child&#8217;s sex<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Family history<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extremely preterm babies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parents&#8217; age<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Read Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kayawell.com\/Ayurveda\/top-10-workouts-to-cure-depression-anxiety\">Top 10 Workouts To Cure Depression &amp; Anxiety<\/a> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Complications\"><\/span><strong>Complications<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Problems with social, communication, and behavioral interactions can lead to:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Problems in school and with successful learning<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Employment problems<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Inability to live independently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social isolation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stress within the family<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Victimization and being bullied<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Prevention\"><\/span><strong>Prevention<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no way to avoid autism spectrum disorder but treatment options are available. Early diagnosis and intervention is of the greatest help and can behavior improve skills and language development. Intervention at any age is beneficial. Although children do not generally outgrow <strong>symptoms of autism spectrum disorder<\/strong>, they may learn to function well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Autism Spectrum Disorder is a brain development-related condition that affects how a person perceives and socializes with others, causing social interaction and communication difficulties. The disorder also includes limited and repetitive patterns of behavior. In autism spectrum disorder the term &#8220;spectrum&#8221; refers to the wide range of symptoms and severity. 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