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How to judge autism

Not talking and not communicating with others is not necessarily autism, but it is a major indicator to judge whether it is autism. It depends on other aspects. Autism can only be diagnosed if the following conditions exist at the same time.

Social barriers

Social barriers are generally manifested as lack of communication or communication skills with others and lack of safe attachment to parents.

Language communication disorder

Obstacles in language communication Language development is backward, or language retrogression occurs after normal language development, or language lacks communication.

Repetitive stereotyped behavior

Repeat rigid behavior.

Abnormal intelligence

About 70% of autistic children with mental retardation are mentally retarded, but these children may be strong in some aspects, 20% are in the normal range, and about 10% are abnormal. Most of them have a good memory, especially in mechanical memory.

paresthesia

Abnormal sensation is manifested as dull pain, special fear or preference for certain sounds or images.

Other common behaviors

Other common behaviors include ADHD, distraction, tantrums, aggression and self-mutilation. This behavior may be related to parents' more use of beating, scolding or punishment in education.