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Moms Talk: Autism

Answer or ask questions, or read input from moms in and around Suisun City

Welcome to Moms Talk, a feature here on Suisun City Patch dedicated to reaching moms and families. We invite you and your circle of friends to help build a community of support here in Suisun City. Additionally, you will have opportunity to ask questions or offer answers on issues and hot topics that concern you.

So grab a cup of coffee and settle in as we start the conversation today with a question from your Moms Council:

I am concerned that my two-year-old son might be autistic. What are the symptoms of an autistic child?

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My answer: Though autistic children are usually diagnosed at the age of 3, the symptoms may start showing up as early as 18 months. Symptoms include, but are not limited to, poor eye contact, problems pretend playing, delayed communication skills, and showing lack of affection to others.

Though there are many other symptoms that might point to a diagnosis of autism, there are also other disorders that share some of these same symptoms. It is important to ask your doctor questions you have about your child’s development, and available testing. For more information on this and other disorders, go to autismweb.com.

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