How to handle autistic child?

Hi Jate - Ive put together a fairly basic website about my 5 year old son with autism. I couldn't find many personal type sites, they seem to be mainly medical type, so thought it was a good idea. - http://autism.cashhosters.com/_sgg/f10000.htm - The worst thing for us is meltdowns. He just gets wound up ove something so stupid and minor (to us) and his anger rises and rises. It gets to the point that I dont know what he wants, nothing appeases him, so we put him in his room kicking and screaming until he winds down. Normally takes about 15 minutes, then he comes out wanting hugs!

Sometimes, parents and other family members resist getting a diagnosis of Autism, because they are afriad of it. They'd rather insist there is nothing wrong, or insist on more testing. I can say from experience, that the most helful thing I did along the way was get an accurate diagnosis, accept it, and do my best to learn about the disorder. An autistic child needs special handling, yes, but is still awonderful gift. Once we understood the WHY of how our son was acting, we were able to adjust how we responded to him to more appropraite methods, and now we are all much happier.

Autism ais a disorder that involves challenges in social skills and language skills primarily. Children often also process sensory information differently than others. Typically some changes in the normal process of development are noticed at 18m or 2 yrs of age ---but in some cases this is noticed at birth. Language delay or unusual behaviors are common concerns that cause parents to bring their child in for an evaluation. Early evaluation and treatment is the best course. Earlier interventions ussually yield the best outcomes however appropriate interventions---even late can provide much help!