A Parent’s Guide to Signs of Mild Autism

If a child is showing symptoms and signs of Autism, the symptoms will be apparent before the child reaches three years of age. The symptoms will manifest themselves in three different ways: First, the child will have difficulty communicating and relating to others. Second, the child will have trouble learning to speak and keeping conversations. Third, the child will demonstrate a lot of withdrawn or repetitive behaviors. Click here for tips on potty training an Autistic child or see my article about potty training autistic children on Articlesbase.com.

If a parent notices any signs of mild Autism, they should get their child to a doctor as soon as possible so the child can be evaluated. If Autism is detected and treated early, the child will have a much better quality of life.

First, let's outline the social mild symptoms of Autism. A child with Autistic tendencies will make poor eye contact with their peers. Even if they do make eye contact, they will not maintain it for very long.

If spoken to directly, a child showing symptoms and signs of Autism typically will not respond, even if their name is called. They may seem like they are not paying attention to the person speaking, or they may seem like they don't even know that person is present.

Autistic Children usually seem like they are in their own world. They often do not comprehend body language. Children showing symptoms and signs of Autism have trouble understanding different emotions. They have no sense of other peoples' feelings.

Children experiencing mild signs of Autism will be very introverted. They do not like to be touched, hugged or held. This is because they are very sensitive to anything touching their skin.


Next, let’s discuss the symptoms and signs of Autism that pertain to speaking and language. Children who are demonstrating mild symptoms of Autism are way behind their peers when it comes to acquiring speaking skills. If children don’t babble by their first birthday or say phrases made up of two or three words by the time they are 24 months old, they may be exhibiting symptoms and signs of Autism. Another common symptom of Autism happens when children forget words or phrases they could say earlier.

Another symptom appears in the child’s tone of voice. Children showing symptoms and signs of Autism will often times speak in a robotic tone. Other times, they may sound like they are singing everything they say rather than saying it.

Children who display signs of mild autism have a lot of trouble starting up a conversation. Even if they are able to initiate one, they will be unable to maintain it.

Another mild symptom of Autism is to reiterate certain words over and over again. These words may be totally insignificant. The child often doesn't even know what these words or phrases mean or understand how to use them in a sentence.

Lastly, let's outline the symptoms
and signs of Autism that pertain to withdrawn or repetitive behaviors. One of the most typical symptoms is called "flapping." This is when a child flaps his or her hand or an object back and forth very quickly in front of his or her face.

Autistic children may become obsessed with ordinary objects, especially if they spin, move quickly, or have shiny colors.

Autistic children also tend to rock back and forth a lot, especially when they get excited or when they are experiencing emotions that they don’t understand. They set up specific routines that they do not vary from. When the routines get disrupted for any reason, the child gets very disturbed.

Children who exhibit signs and symptoms of Autism may be very irritated by bright lights, certain sounds, like the vacuum cleaner, and things that touch their skin. They have a very high tolerance for pain.

If a parent suspects their child could possibly be exhibiting the signs of mild Autism, they should schedule an appointment with the doctor right away.

There is help available in the form of training and treatment. The earlier Autism is detected and diagnosed, the better the outcome will be. The parents should begin educating themselves immediately on how to best teach their child and how to accomodate his or her needs. Here is more vital information about treatment for Autism.