Detecting Autism Early

Autism means alone, it means to live in his own world. Symptoms of autism include impaired communication, social interaction and behavior. There is mild autistic symptoms there is a severe, ranging from not talking to anyone much to say but not directed, can not hang out or do not have any friends and strange behavior, like to repeat the favor.

Until now there has been no definite tool to diagnose autism in infants. Currently screening test some experts began to infants aged four months. At the age of four months parents are encouraged to observe their children include:


-The reaction to light and can follow objects in motion.

-Looking in the direction of the sound source.

-Reaction staring face to face.

-Smile when you smile at him.


At the age of 12 months, your baby may need to be aware of the symptoms of autism such as:


There is no eye-contact.

-You can not designate a specific object.

-Unable to deliver the goods to the people.

-Do not understand when his name was called.

-Unable to communicate Babble (say "pa pa", "ma ma", "da da").


If found these symptoms should consult a pediatrician, this abnormality may be an early symptom of autism. Ensure the diagnosis of autism should be observed and evaluated.


Worked hard to prevent the onset of autism because the cause of autism until now not known for sure. Besides that autism can occur in the womb or after the baby was two years old. Penyajit autism can also have a relapse when exposed to certain foods. Prevention can be pursued in the womb, during labor and delivery and the baby.


In Gynecology


Development of the fetus in the womb is very influential onset of autism. Growth and development of the brain and central nervous system occurs very rapidly in this period so that everything that annoys / disorders in women who are pregnant will be a large effect on the fetus.


-Conduct regular control on a specialist in obstetrics and gynecology since the beginning of pregnancy, preferably before marriage.

Conduct screening of virus-TORCH (Toxoplasma, Rubella, Citomegalivirus, herpes), bacteria and fungi (Candida, crytococcus).

-Avoid taking drugs unless taken at the direction of a physician.

Avoid smoking, both active and passive

-Long live the calm and avoid stress and enjoy your pregnancy.

-Be careful eating contaminated food (seafood, vegetables, fruit).

-Avoid foods that contain chemicals, preservatives and dyes.

-Living in a clean and comfortable environment (water, soil, air).

-Avoid environmental pollution:

Heavy metals found in everyday life:


-Aluminum (Al), the ulcer drug, vaccine adjuvant ingredients, kitchen tools

-Copper (Copper / Cu), the IUD tools, kitchen tools, fungicide

-Lead (Lead / Pb), premium gasoline, paint, hair paint, batteries

-Silver (Silver / Ag), jewelry, eye drops

-Cadmium (Cd), PVC pipe, paint, cigarettes, tires of vehicles

-The mercury (Mercury / Hg), a vaccine preservative, dental fillings (amalgams), antifungal ointment, cosmetic products, iodine, tensimeter


Delivery Period


The most dangerous threat at the time of delivery is a decrease in blood flow and oxygen to the baby's body. Plan for delivery to the delivery of adequate facilities and personnel both alaat-tools. Better than refer to the baby in the womb after the birth of new baby was referred, as the mother's womb with water ketubannya an incubator and an optimal environment for the fetus.


Infancy


The future depends on the baby's early life, because babies are very sensitive to the environment it is necessary to monitor and evaluate the growth of the first time since the baby breathe. Breastfeeding is very important, give early as possible by doing insiasi early as possible. Infants who have been sick since the newborn period (less than 28 days), especially yellow, severe infection, long-term antibiotics, oxygen administration, need to be monitored more closely. Need to be monitored by recording the behavior, social interaction and communication in addition to growth from birth to toddler.