Autism Signs (& Symptoms) info for your Missouri City, TX child
With locations across Texas including Houston, Dallas, Fort Worth, and Missouri City, Pine Cone Therapies offers autism assessment and treatment services for young people on the autism spectrum. Give us a call today or complete the contact form below to get started.
Early Autism Signs
Early developmental abnormalities in social and linguistic abilities are common in children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Less visible distinctions in the development of body movements, pretend play, and social language sometimes go unrecognized. Families may notice variations in their child’s interactions with peers and others, in addition to speech/language impairments.
Autism symptoms: Getting your child started in treatment
Children with autism can have several sensory difficulties. Sounds, lights, touch, tastes, odors and pain are examples of over- or under-sensitive stimuli. Autism is linked to increased prevalence of various physical and mental illnesses.
Autism affects both verbal and nonverbal communication in children and adults. They may not comprehend or use:
Voice (around a third of people with autism are nonverbal)
Gestures
Moods
Voice tone
Non-literal expressions
Other societal issues include:
Emotions and intentions of others
Self-awareness
Making a point
Looking for emotional support
Social anxiety
Taking turns in conversation (appropriate distance between people)