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How Do I Know If My Child Has Autism

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How do you know if your child has autism?

As a parent or caregiver it is sometimes hard to spot the confusing signs and symptoms of Autism, and even harder to know what to do about them. However, by increasing your understanding of autism you will be able to find out information on the current treatment options available (that really work) to help you make the right decisions for your loved ones and engage in proven methods that improve the life of someone with autism.

Contents at a Glance

worried, confused and unsure.....you're...
But there is good news...
The Essential Guide to Autism
Useful Featured Lenses on Autism

worried, confused and unsure.....you're not alone. With cases growing year-on-year...

Statistics

1 in every 150 babies born has Autism ( and some reports suggest the numbers are even greater then that)
Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability. In the U.S. alone, autism increased by 172% during the 1990s
In terms of developmental disabilities, autism is the third most common (only mental retardation and cerebral palsy rank ahead of it)
Families with one autistic child have a 2 to 8 percent chance of having another autistic child
Autism occurs more often than childhood cancer or cystic fibrosis
Boys are three or four times more likely to be diagnosed with an ASD

But there is good news...

With early detection of autism and treatment early disruptive behaviours can be minimized and costs associated with treatments can be reduced by 66%. Thankfully, it's also true that early detection and treatment are two key factors that have been proven to improve the quality of life of a loved one with autism.

The Essential Guide to Autism

by Fiona Health

The Essential Guide to Autism by Health Researcher Fiona Health, is one of the most important and popular books available today and has helped literally hundreds of parents and carers dispel some of the concerns and alleviate the pain of what it can feel like to care for a loved one with autism.