There’s no doubt that raising any child is challenging and joyous in equal measures.

Watching our children grow and develop is one of life’s greatest experiences. However, sometimes as a parent, you may notice that your child is behaving or developing differently from others. Yet, unusual behaviour doesn’t automatically mean your child is autistic.

When a child displays three or more signs of autism it is advisable to request an assessment via a healthcare professional to address these concerns.

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There’s no doubt that raising any child is challenging and joyous in equal measures.

Watching our children grow and develop is one of life’s greatest experiences. However, sometimes as a parent, you may notice that your child is behaving or developing differently from others. Yet, unusual behaviour doesn’t automatically mean your child is autistic.

When a child displays three or more signs of autism it is advisable to request an assessment via a healthcare professional to address these concerns.

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What follows is a brief overview of symptoms. Autism Spectrum Disorder ASD, is a developmental impairment condition that affects children’s behaviour. The range of symptoms of an autistic individual experiences varies enormously. For example, some children may be nonverbal, while others may have what we consider to be advanced language skills. At an older age, some people with autism can hold down a job, while others may need support to cope with everyday tasks such as feeding and dressing. There are common symptoms that can alert health professionals during the assessment. These include certain aspects of behaviour, communication, and sensory or motor skill. We will explore each category individually and basic examples of the types of reactions that health professionals will look forward to help them to reach a diagnosis.

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