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How can I tell if my son has ASD?
Query: Hello doctor, My 5-year-old son is showing me that he always wants to be by himself. He hardly makes eye contact, and his speech seems hurried. As a 30-year-old first-time parent, I am curious if this is typical child behavior or if it may be an indication of an autism spectrum disorder. Could you e... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. Children often develop at different rates according to their developmental stages. ASD (autism spectrum disorder) is often characterized by difficulties interacting socially, communication problems, repetitive habits, ... Read Full »
I am concerned about my 6-year-old son's behavior. Can you help?
Query: Hello doctor,My 6-year-old son has been showing some behaviors that make me wonder if he might be on the autism spectrum. He struggles with social interactions, has repetitive behaviors, and is very fixated on routines. Been checking online and found these symptoms match with autism. No one in our i... Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) does have a genetic component. Research suggests that certain genetic factors may contribute to the development of ASD. If a child has a sibling with autism, the risk of the second child also having ASD i... Read Full »
Is speech development delayed in cerebral palsy?
Query: Hello doctor, My daughter is 18 months of age. She was born at 38 weeks due to placenta failure and oxygen issues. She was 5 lbs 10 ounces at birth and was healthy (did not have to stay in the NICU). She hit all of her milestones in terms of rolling over, crawling and walking (walked at 14.5 months... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand the situation you are facing with your child. As there is no history of perinatal insult and NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) stay at birth, cerebral palsy could be less likely at this early age to diagnose. The description you made is more of a like to ... Read Full »
I am a teenager and I think I might have ADHD or autism. Please help.
Query: Hi doctor,I am a teenager and I struggle with a lot of symptoms that affect my day-to-day life. I suspect that I might have autism or ADHD. I have had sensory overload for most of my life which I realized only a few months back. I am taking tablets for hay fever. Kindly help.Thank you. Read Full »
Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and understand your concern. If you suspect that you may have autism or ADHD (Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder), it is important to seek professional help. Consulting with a healthcare professional, such as a psychologist or psychiatrist, woul... Read Full »
My 10-month-old daughter is having symptoms of autism spectrum behavior. What should I do?
Query: Hi doctor, My 10-month-old daughter has albinism and has been exhibiting behavior that I suspect may indicate ASD. She does not consistently respond to her name, she rocks back and forth when playing during the day, and she recently started hitting her head against objects, often during nighttime. ... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Some of the behaviors you mentioned, such as not consistently responding to her name, rocking back and forth, and hitting her head against objects could be indicative of autism spectrum disorder (ASD). It is important to note that there is no known link between albinism... Read Full »