April is Autism Awareness Month!! Autism is the country's fastest growing developmental disability, affecting 1 in 150 children. For those of you who don't know Mr. Trevor has Autism and throughout the month of April he will share with you a few tidbits about Autism. FYI...Trevor is not rain man...LMAO and no he does not sit in a corner rocking and or banging his head against a wall. Autism is a spectrum disorder, which means those who have Autism have various skill levels.
What is autism?
Autism is a neurologically-based developmental disability that affects the way a child’s brain develops and the ability to communicate, reason and interact with others.
What are the signs of autism?
Parents, teachers and medical professionals may look for these behaviors.
- not responding to name;
- doesn't point or wave goodbye;
- used to say a few words, but now doesn't;
- intense tantrums;
- odd movement (twirling, flapping, rocking);
- poor eye contact;
- unusual attachment to objects or schedules;
- lining up items in a certain order.
Note: having one or more of these signs does not mean that a child has autism.
When should a child be evaluated for autism?
Most pediatricians perform a developmental screening at well-child visits during the preschool years. These screenings allow the doctor to monitor the child’s development and to look for any red flags. If the doctor has reason for concern, he/she will refer the family to a specialist for an evaluation.
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