Autism
Autism is a disorder closely associated with a common and common set of symptoms, characterized by difficulties of social interaction and the challenges of communication, engagement and repetition of certain behaviors. Autism appears in infancy and early childhood, leading to delays in many aspects of growth, such as learning to talk, play and interact with Others, and each mother and father to know the signs of early autism, which appear in infants so that they can deal with the situation experienced by their child.
Signs of autism in infants
The following signs may indicate that the child is at risk of autism, so parents should act immediately if they are noticed by their child by talking to his or her own doctor. These are:
- Failure to communicate with the eye when looking directly at him when he reaches the fourth month of his life.
- There are no broad smiles, cheerful expressions or actions for children when they reach the sixth month of age.
- Do not utter any words or phrases or even sounds and laughs when he reaches the ninth month of his life.
- Do not attempt to speak or make any special votes for children when he or she reaches the twelfth month of age.
- Do not do any expressive movements such as waving and signaling when he reaches the twelfth month of his life.
- There are no signs of communication whether through movements or talk when he reaches the sixteenth month and above.
Causes of Autism
Until recently, scientists believed that the main cause of autism was heredity, but recent pioneering research suggests that environmental factors may be equally important in the development of the disease. Some children seem to be born with genetic susceptibility to autism, For something in the external environment, both before and after birth, and it is worth mentioning that the environment means anything outside the body. Of some prenatal factors that may contribute to autism:
- Antidepressants were taken during pregnancy, especially in the first three months.
- Undernourishment at an early stage of pregnancy, especially not getting enough folic acid.
- Mother’s age (children born to older parents are more likely to be infected).
- Complications at or shortly after birth, including low weight loss and neonatal anemia.
- Mother’s disease during pregnancy.
- Exposure to chemical pollutants, such as minerals, and pesticides during pregnancy.