Unable to learn from the natural environment as most children do, the child with autism shows little interest in the world or people around him. While many etiologies are known to cause some types of autism, to date, there are no known preventions or cures.
Child displays self-injurious behavior.
It can identify with high accuracy those children at a risk for autism and developmental delays. Print a copy of the CHAT and consult your pediatrician about administering it. A child showing any autistic tendencies should be referred for possible diagnosis to a licensed clinical psychologist, psychiatrist, or neurologist specializing in autism and related disorders. If diagnosed early, treatment can begin immediately maximizing the probability of success. There exist a myriad of unproved treatments for autism, many of which promise much and deliver little.