Patient's question:
Symptoms: Not very good at answering questionsOnset time:
Test results:
Previous treatment history and effectiveness: The baby is two years old but still doesn't speak very well, only knows many simple words. Eye contact is fine and there are no abnormalities. When called, the child responds without any issues. However, the child loves watching TV and rarely plays by themselves. They dislike playing with family members and tend to mimic what others do. They learn everything but show no interest in imitating others in conversation. The words they do say are unclear, with pronunciation issues but correct word usage. I'm so worried.
Hello expert, could such a child have autism? I'm very concerned.
Doctor's answer:
Also known as autism, it is defined as a developmental disorder caused by a neurological disorder, characterized by abnormal social skills, communication abilities, interests, and behavioral patterns. Children with autism typically exhibit three basic characteristics before the age of three: First, in terms of social expansion, they show little interest in external things and are not very aware of others' possessions; they lack eye contact with others, fail to initiate interaction, share, or join in activities; in terms of group interaction, they have weaker deliberate imitation skills, fail to master social skills, and lack cooperation; they have weaker imagination and rarely engage in symbolic play with toys.