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    When Your Child Grows Up

    When A "Special" Child Grows Up

    Some of the symptoms of autism may be undetected or unrecognized in children that are mildly affected by or with those who are handicapped. That is why physicians advise parents to be observant of the behaviors their children exhibit so early intervention can be made after the diagnosis.

    A deeper understanding of autism diagnosis – let’s review

    Experts agree that early intervention through diagnosis is one of the the bulk effective means of handling autism. This diagnosis is usually divided into two stages that include the "well child" check up and the thorough developmental and behavioral screening.

    In the first stage, several screening instruments are used to obtain information regarding the status of the child in terms of socialization and communication development. Some of these screening instruments include the " CHAT" or the Checklist of Autism in Toddlers, the "M-CHAT" or the Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers, the "STAT" or the Screening Tool for Autism in Two-Year-Olds, the "SCQ" or the Social Communication Questionnaire meant for children ages four and older, the " ASSQ" or the Autism Spectrum Screening Questionnaire, and the "CAST" or the Childhood Asperger Syndrome Test.

    If the child express tendencies of autism after the initial examination, the physician would advocate an in-depth evaluation and extensive work up called the "Comprehensive Diagnostic Evaluation" where a multi-disciplinary team composed would conduct various tests.

    In order to diagnose if a child indeed suffers from autism or any other types of ASDs, the group will conduct a conscientious neurological assessment as well as an extensive mental and speech assessment. The comprehensive assessment usually includes neurological and genetically-based assessments combined with intensive language and cognitive examination. Here, diagnostic measures that include "ADI-R" or Autism Diagnosis Interview-Revised, the "ADOS-G" or Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule and the "CARS" of the Childhood Autism Rating Scale.

    Growing up

    Experts say that parents that have autistic children should prepare them for the challenges that will face them as they grow up. For effective and successful explanation of the things mentioned, parents need to explore several tools, resources, options, and thoughts to make the way of preparing the child easier. The following would discuss the blessings and disadvantages of teaching and preparing autistic children for the outside world.

    1. School and schooling. There are cases of autism and ASDs that are highly functional and enables the person to acquire education, even a college education for that matter.

    PRO: This can aid your child to acquire more conciousness and a chance to survive a common life. School and schooling can also aid him or her to pursue a career after college.
    CON: You're child might be teased and bullied by other common kids. When this happens, your child's behavior would be greatly affected because the traumatic experience in school would be on his or her mind. Make certainly that the school environment has a developed curriculum for ASD children. Otherwise, it's not advisable for him or her to go there.

    2. Teach the child the required social skills.

    PRO: This is a very wonderful way of preparing your child to other groups within the society. Social skills such as greeting, listening, waiting, and maintaining a conversation can aid the child meet and make new friends.
    CON: Teaching and enforcing these social skills without assessing his or her readiness may pressure the child and oppose whatever you're teaching. Make certainly that the child is willing to open up to the social community before you enforce several social skills.

    3. On sex and sexuality.

    PRO: It is very necessary to educate your autistic child about sex and sexuality to avoid possible sexual abuse. Make them comprehend what is the difference between a wonderful and bad touch, the proper behavior inside a bathroom, and who can ask her or him to undress.
    CON: Unless you want to confuse your child, parents should talk straight when teaching about sex and sexuality, especially in explaining body parts. Don’t be too vague or snarled up in explaining things about it unless you want your child to explore it on her or his own.

    4. Physical modifications during puberty.

    Explaining the physical modifications from childhood to adulthood is a wonderful thing to avoid fear and confusion to the child.

    PRO: By doing this, your autistic child will slowly comprehend that the dissimilar changes in their body are common and not something to be afraid of.
    CON: They might explore it on their own especially in public. Proper guidance should be given at all times.

    5. Hygiene.

    This is necessary to keep them clean and away from possible allergies or diseases.

    PRO: Teaching them day-to-day cleanliness will make them comprehend the importance of being clean and near. You can do this by demonstrating the basics of cleanliness and safety.
    CON: They might use several hygiene items the wrong technique that could lead to allergy or accident such as being poisoned.

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