How your pediatricians in Poway, CA, can help when your child has autism
Your child deserves the best start in life. That can be difficult if your child is showing signs of being developmentally challenged. You might be concerned about autism, but how do you know? Your pediatrician is an expert at the diagnosis and treatment of autism, and can give you peace of mind.
Dr. Nathan Rendler and Dr. Kuangkai Tai at Valle Verde Pediatrics in Poway, CA, provide comprehensive children’s medical services, including diagnosis and treatment of autism.
Signs and symptoms of autism can vary, and in mild cases they can be difficult to recognize. In moderate to severe cases, the signs and symptoms may be obvious. According to the National Autism Association, the signs and symptoms of autism can include:
- Not responding to their name being called
- Not showing any interest in objects or things
- Avoiding eye contact and wanting to be alone
- Not understanding the feelings of others or their own
- Not speaking or showing delayed speech
- Repeating the same words and phrases
- Getting upset by changing events
- Performing the same actions repeatedly
- Having problems socializing and talking with others
- Avoiding physical contact with others
- Showing fears and anxiety about unusual things
- Having obsessive habits like lining up toys
One of the frustrating aspects of autism is that your child can appear completely normal up to age 2, and regress back developmentally.
Your pediatrician can screen your child for autism at 18 and 24 months old. Autism screening can become part of your child’s well-child visits. If your child is exhibiting any of the signs or symptoms of autism, it’s important to schedule with your pediatrician. It’s important to diagnose and begin treating autism early, so your child can succeed in life.
To learn more about the signs, symptoms, and treatment of autism, call Dr. Nathan Rendler and Dr. Kuangkai Tai at Valle Verde Pediatrics in Poway, CA. You can reach them in the office by calling (858) 487-8333, so call now.