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Library Item Name:

IS MY CHILD AUTISTIC? 		   
Summary Statement:

IS MY CHILD AUTISTIC?

Your instincts may be your best guide
BY SANDY BENNETT

You should be concerned if your child…

> Doesn’t play “pretend” games (such as pretending to “feed” a doll)

> Doesn’t point at objects to show interest

> Doesn’t look at objects when another person points at them

> Has trouble relating to others or doesn’t have an interest in others

> Avoids eye contact and wants to be alone

> Has trouble understanding other people’s feelings or talks about their own feelings

> Prefers not to be held or cuddled or will cuddle only when he wants

> Appears to be unaware when other people talk to him or her, but responds to other sounds

> Is very interested in people, but doesn’t know how to talk to, play with or relate to them

> Repeats or echos words or phrases said to him or her, or repeats words or phrases in place of normal language (echolalia)

> Has trouble expressing needs using typical words or motions

> Repeats actions over and over again

> Has trouble adapting to changes in routine

> Has unusual reactions to how things smell, taste, look, feel or sound

>Loses skills he or she once had
Submission Date:

10/09/2007by: shannonj
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