In the journey of a child’s growth, every subtle change is a concern for parents. Autism, a neurodevelopmental disorder that has gradually drawn widespread attention in society, early detection and intervention are crucial for the future development of children. To help parents better identify early signs of autism, the following “Five Do Nots” warning signals need to be carefully observed by parents.
1. Do Not Make Eye Contact
Eye contact is one of the most basic and important ways of interpersonal communication. Children with autism often avoid making eye contact with others, which may be an early sign of their social interaction difficulties. If parents notice that their child always looks down or away when communicating with others, lacks natural eye contact, then attention needs to be paid.
2. Do Not Respond to Calls
Normally, children respond to their names or familiar calls. However, children with autism may ignore calls from others, as if they are in their own little world. This lack of response to calls is not only a hearing problem but also a manifestation of social interaction difficulties.
3. Do Not Share Interests
Children naturally enjoy sharing their joys and discoveries, but children with autism may lack the desire to share. They may show extreme focus on their own interests or toys but are not willing to share or communicate with others. This solitary behavior pattern may be an early sign of autism.
4. Do Not Imitate Learning
Imitation is an important way for children to learn language and behavior. However, children with autism may have difficulty in this area as they are not good at imitating the actions, expressions, or language of others. This lack of imitation ability not only affects their social skills development but may also hinder language learning.
5. Do Not Understand Non-Verbal Information
In addition to language, people also convey emotions and intentions through facial expressions, body language, and intonation. Children with autism may have difficulty understanding these non-verbal information, making them appear awkward or out of place in social interactions. For example, they may not accurately interpret the meaning behind actions like smiles, frowns, or waving from others.
How should parents act?
Faced with these “Five Do Nots” warning signals, parents do not need to panic excessively but should not take it lightly either. Firstly, maintain keen observation to promptly detect any abnormal behavior in children. Secondly, actively seek evaluation and diagnosis from professional doctors to develop a personalized intervention plan for children. Lastly, provide children with sufficient love and support to help them overcome obstacles and integrate into society.
Autism is not an insurmountable gap. Through early detection and intervention, we can open a door to a bright future for children. Parents, let us join hands and protect the growth path of our children together. [Contact for deletion if infringement occurs].
