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The disorder of autism affects many parts of an individual's brain. Unfortunately, no research can explain how this disorder occurs or why. Parents of autistic children normally first begin to notice signs of the disorder within the first two years of their child's life. If autistic children receive early intervention, then their social skills, skills of communication and the ability to take care of themselves can be greatly increased.

Autistic children can at times behave badly, just like other children; however, they are not likely exhibiting bad behavior on purpose. There may be external causes for an autistic child to be hitting or punching another individual or darting away from a caregiver. If this happens, then it is important for the parent or caregiver to calmly remove the child from the elements that are casing the behavior, if possible. Staying calm with the child is the method that will most often work best. If the child's autistic behavior patterns are understood, then developing a routine to calm the child will become easier.

It is important to understand the cues that each autistic child will give out, as these children may act a certain way when someone approaches them. They may become excited or exhibit certain behaviors when they are in stressful situations. Do they have a sensitivity to bright lights? An autistic child will most likely have patterns that will show when they are put into some specific situations, so understanding these patterns and cues will help you to advert otherwise stressful situations for the child. Little tips like learning the autistic child's cues can make everyday life easier for the caregiver and the child.

Noticing any delays in development and any behavior disorders early can also help with an early diagnosis if it has not been fully determined if the child has an autistic disorder. When detected early, the lives of autistic children and their families can be made easier by implementing different routines and plans that will help them deal with behavior issues and stressful situations. While the children are less likely to behave badly on purpose than children without the disorder, they will still exhibit behaviors that are sometimes not easy to deal with.

# posted by NeilG @ 3:37 AM