Sign-in to Ask A Doctor - 24x7
OR
Sign in with Google
What Are The Symptoms Of Autism?
Question: MY SON IS 5 YEARS OLD AND WE HAVE HAD VERY HARD TIME WITH IN SCHOOL. HE SEEMS TO DO GREAT AT HOME BUT WHEN HE HAS TO GO TO SCHOOL HE GOES INTO OVERLOAD. MY SON HAS NOT HAD A NORMAL CHILDHOOD WHEN IT COMES TO HIM LEARNING. HE NEVER STARTED TALKING PLAIN TO HE 4,UNTIL THEN IT WAS ALOT BABY TALK. IM NOT SURE IF HE IS AUSTIC. ALTHOUGH XXXXXXX WAS VERY SICK WHEN HE WAS LITTLE AT 6 MONTHS OLD, HE HAD THE MEASLES WITH 106 TEMP. AND WE COULD NOT HE HIS FEVER DOWN HE WAS PUT IN THE HOSPITAL. HOW CAN I KNOW FOR SURE IF HE IS AUSTIC
Brief Answer:
Suggestions on autism
Detailed Answer:
Hi....delay and lack djustment alone cannot be deemed as features of autism. As you say he's five years old, I will suggest you the symptoms which should prompt a psychological analysis -
1. If he doesn’t inappropriately aggressive or fearful or sad or shy.
2. If he is unusually withdrawn and not active in social situations like parties etc, doesn't mingle well will peers.
3. If he cannot concentrate on anything including play or a TV show consistently for more than five minutes
4. If he doesn't respond to your call.
5. If he cannot play imaginative play and other activities.
6. If he cannot tell his name or use the timing in language appropriately, like past/ present and future tense.
7. If he cannot tell what happened at school when you ask him.
8. If he cannot do daily activities like dressing or undressing by himself or even small self care activities like combing and brushing.
9. If he lacks skill in drawing.
These are a few for example.
As you asked how to know for sure - I suggest you get him evaluated by a child psychologist.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Suggestions on autism
Detailed Answer:
Hi....delay and lack djustment alone cannot be deemed as features of autism. As you say he's five years old, I will suggest you the symptoms which should prompt a psychological analysis -
1. If he doesn’t inappropriately aggressive or fearful or sad or shy.
2. If he is unusually withdrawn and not active in social situations like parties etc, doesn't mingle well will peers.
3. If he cannot concentrate on anything including play or a TV show consistently for more than five minutes
4. If he doesn't respond to your call.
5. If he cannot play imaginative play and other activities.
6. If he cannot tell his name or use the timing in language appropriately, like past/ present and future tense.
7. If he cannot tell what happened at school when you ask him.
8. If he cannot do daily activities like dressing or undressing by himself or even small self care activities like combing and brushing.
9. If he lacks skill in drawing.
These are a few for example.
As you asked how to know for sure - I suggest you get him evaluated by a child psychologist.
Regards - Dr. Sumanth
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Answered by
Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties
