With
Shared Knowledge…More Kids will Heal!!!
Dear Parent or Teacher:
Thank you for your interest in an early screening tool for Autism to share with others.
This is simply a summary of an early way to detect “potential risk” for Autism.
Condensed - (CHAT-23) “The Checklist for Autism in Toddlers” –Pediatrics Aug ‘04
These seven questions for parents of children past 18 months of age will help determine risk. The more “no” answers the higher the risk, but any 2 “no” answers should warrant further investigation by a developmental pediatrician or child psychologist/neurologist.
Does your child:
1.) imitate you (try to do what you do – sweep, cook, etc.)
2.) engage in pretend play (talk on phone, feed/push dolls, etc.)
3.) use index finger to point to desired objects or indicate interest
4.) look at you for your reaction to something unfamiliar
5.) bring objects to show you (share interest)
6.) look at you in the eye (eye contact)
7.) take an
interest in/play with other children
Other observations by parents as
potential “red flags” is when a child DOES…
Not – wave “hi “or “bye” on request
Not – have much receptive language (won’t come here, sit down, go get…)
Not – respond to name (seems almost deaf)
Not – respond well to change or deviations in routines (throws uncontrollable fits)
As you can tell it is often what is NOT present that is the warning sign. But some of the things to watch for are when a child…lines things up, spins things, flaps hands, & looks at things sideways. However, these things are often not present in the early stages.
For any children with concerning results there are many amazing resources available. After your visit to the doctor, one of the best places to start is TACANow.com & for more advanced biochemical interventions go to DefeatAutismYesterday.com
These children are incredibly intelligent & incredibly HEALABLE…but you first have to recognize the need for Intervention! With the interventions available today, recovery (being indistinguishable among peers) is absolutely a possibility!
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Go
forth & heal!