3/4/07
Health Tip: Autism Affects Children in Different Ways
(HealthDay News) -- Autism is a disorder that affects the social behaviors of a child, including the way he speaks, communicates, thinks and acts around others.
While autism can manifest itself in many different ways, autistic children share common traits. Here's a list of typical behaviors, courtesy of the Nemours Foundation:
* Difficulty communicating -- including developmentally delayed speech, repetition of words, or speaking in a monotone voice that lacks inflection or rhythm.
* Poor social skills, or difficulty interacting with others.
Repetitive speech, behavior, or interests.
* Unusual actions, like flapping the hands or spinning.
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(HealthDay News) -- Autism is a disorder that affects the social behaviors of a child, including the way he speaks, communicates, thinks and acts around others.
While autism can manifest itself in many different ways, autistic children share common traits. Here's a list of typical behaviors, courtesy of the Nemours Foundation:
* Difficulty communicating -- including developmentally delayed speech, repetition of words, or speaking in a monotone voice that lacks inflection or rhythm.
* Poor social skills, or difficulty interacting with others.
Repetitive speech, behavior, or interests.
* Unusual actions, like flapping the hands or spinning.
Copyright © 2007 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
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