How Can I Visually Rule Out Autism in My Child?

Clinically, there is no definitive method to completely exclude autism in children. If a child is suspected of having autism, parents need to take them to the hospital for detailed examinations, such as physical examinations, neuropsychological tests, etc. The doctor will determine whether it is autism based on the comprehensive evaluation results.

I. Clinical Manifestations

1. Delayed language development: Under normal conditions, normal children can make simple sounds and babble after 3-4 months of birth, and can start to imitate adults' voices and movements around 6 months of age.

2. Social communication disorders: Children with autism often have varying degrees of social communication disorders, such as avoiding eye contact, lack of interest in communicating with others, and difficulty in mastering social skills.

3. Stereotyped behaviors: Some children with autism may also exhibit repetitive and stereotyped behaviors, such as liking to spin around or clap their hands.

II. Auxiliary Examinations

1. Physical examination: It mainly involves a comprehensive physical examination of the child's body, including the head, limbs, spine, and other parts, to observe whether there are any abnormalities, thus initially diagnosing whether there is autism.

2. Neuropsychological tests: These mainly include intelligence tests, adaptive ability rating scales, autism behavior rating scales, etc. These methods are used to understand the child's language function, cognitive function, motor function, and other aspects, to facilitate further diagnosis. In addition, EEG, cranial CT, or MRI imaging examinations can also be performed to help exclude symptoms caused by organic diseases.

It is recommended that parents take the child to the hospital promptly and follow the doctor's advice for treatment. In daily life, sufficient care and love should be given to avoid excessive blame or corporal punishment, which may worsen the condition.