Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Tests, Signs, and Symptoms That Aid in Early Intervention

Abstract
This paper contains information pertaining to Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Throughout this work, I discuss how ASD can cause significant social, communication, and behavior challenges. I identify many signs and symptoms to look for as children are growing. I share research on an investigation into a tilt test and also a study on siblings that are at high and low risk for ASD. My own personal experience as the mother of a child diagnosed with ASD and early childhood educator is discussed in great length. Awareness of the symptoms, special tests, and typical development are mentioned so that a child with ASD can be diagnosed early and receive services to support their learning and success throughout life.

Autistic Spectrum Disorder: Tests, Signs, and Symptoms That Aid in Early Intervention
Introduction
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is a subject close to my heart. My oldest daughter was diagnosed several years ago at about nine years old. She was extremely high functioning with above average language skills throughout her early childhood. Her speech was quite formal for a young child, but this really made her sound intelligent. Having strong language skills made it more difficult to see the delayed social conventions. As a young child, my daughter had difficulty listening to others and allowing for the give and take nature of a conversation. She sometimes had wandering eyes when others spoke to her as well. My daughter had difficulty developing relationships with her peers. She was often viewed as awkward since she had difficulty focusing her attention in social settings. She was very interested in movies and books, often reciting lines that she had heard in favorite films. This made her seem