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My son does not respond to his name, what should I do?
Not responding to his name is an early indication of autism. An early consultation with a pediatrician will evaluate your son’s condition in relation to autism and may suggest an early intervention, such as the Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA), which will significantly benefit your child.
My son responds to his name properly but displays some of the other warning signs. Is it autism?
A child responding well to his name and simple commands may still be diagnosed with autism. Only a professional and certified doctor in autism behavior can diagnose it. You should get an appointment, as early as possible.
My six-year-old child does not make proper eye contact as other children do. What should I do?
You should contact a certified pediatrician for an evaluation of eye contact problem and a suggestion of a proper diagnosis of autism.
Should I force my son to make eye contact?
Parents should not force their child to have eye contact because it will only establish anxiety and frustration. The child has to develop eye contact behavior naturally through ABA, rather than by force.
Why should I have my child subjected to IQ testing?
Educational institutions, upon enrollment, usually require IQ tests. It helps give teachers or psychologists a basis of your child’s mental capabilities and limitations, in order for them to plan the appropriate educational intervention for your child.
How do I prepare my child with autism for a FSIQ test?
An IQ test does not really need any preparation, since your child is being tested for his innate mental capacity. Children with autism most likely need preparation in terms of introducing and familiarizing them with the event, personnel, and setting of the test since they naturally avoid out-of-routine events.