Autism detection and early intervention: a necessary guide for parents

Autism is a disease with complex etiology, which is difficult to predict at present. This article will introduce the detection methods, causes and the best detection opportunity of autism to help parents better understand the disease.

Autism is hard to predict.

The causes of autism are complex and may involve genetic defects. Although prenatal examination can find organic lesions, it is still limited in neurology. Prenatal testing can't predict autism at present. However, the risk of birth injury or intrauterine asphyxia during pregnancy is high, so prenatal examination must be taken seriously!

Small coup of self-detection

It is the key to observe children's behavior with autism test scale. Autistic children have different behaviors and interests from normal children, such as repeating actions, laughing for no reason, imitating words and so on. Being too quiet or naughty may also be a sign. Parents, be alert!

Genetic and pregnancy factors

More than 90% of autism is related to heredity. Behavior during pregnancy is also critical, such as malnutrition, viral infection, birth injury or intrauterine asphyxia, which may increase the risk of autism.

Before the age of three, the critical period

Autism mostly occurs in children, and the incidence of childhood increases. Early treatment is very important. The earlier diagnosis, the better intervention.