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What Are The Symptoms Of Autism In A Child?

I am writing about my 5 year old grandson. He has been to one doctor who has said he may have an autism spectrum disorder. I ve read a little bit about autism and I don t really sign of that. I m noticing something however. Sometimes when he is quietly sitting coloring or eating, he stops and his neck and both arms go into a pattern of a cycle of shaking and moving. He doesn t seem aware that he is doing this. It lasts for about a minute or two. And then he resumes his activity.
Fri, 23 Mar 2018
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In my opinion, it is necessary to make sure speech and hearing issues are not their malnutrition features are lack of eye contact saying the same phrase repetitive no imaginative play no reciprocation of affection.


Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Gayathri
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What Are The Symptoms Of Autism In A Child?

Hello, In my opinion, it is necessary to make sure speech and hearing issues are not their malnutrition features are lack of eye contact saying the same phrase repetitive no imaginative play no reciprocation of affection. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gayathri