I suspect my child might be autistic, what do I do?

The best thing to do is consult with a professional and of course be supporting and loving. Patience is also very important.

If you suspect your child has autism, you should go to your child's doctor and ask for a test or two. My parents suspected I was autistic when I was two and got help immediately. Now I act like any kid without a disability except for my low days.

Go get a treatment first before suspecting, that can lead to many dangerous things, if you go to a expert its a 98% they will figure it out, all it takes is one appointment and they could figure that out, autism also mocks ADHD.

Autism is kind of challenging test for parents. But 1 child in 150 has autism in the world. You should get informed about this and be patience.

While I'm not an adult, I do have two brothers on the autism spectrum. I think the best thing to start with, as many others have stated here, is to get your child tested. Suspecting won't exactly get you anywhere. Once you know what you're dealing with, and where on the spectrum your child is, you can go forth with treatment options and such. There's a ton of websites dedicated to educating and supporting people with autism as well as their caretakers, so I'm sure a simple google search will give you plenty to work with in that area. I think the most important thing to understand in this situation is that there is nothing "wrong" with your child. They just think differently and have some troubles understanding certain things. You have to be patient and understanding. Perhaps more so with an autistic child than a "normal" one. Another thing is that your child may not be entirely "cured" by therapy and whatever else the doctors tell suggest for your son. Some children with autism grow up to still have very noticeable symptoms and effects of it, and there's not much that you can do about that. Take things as they come. Make sure you build a support system for yourself as well as your son because you will need it.

If you feel that your child is exhibiting symptoms of Autism (now called Autism Spectrum Disorder or ASD), it is important to first remind yourself that they are still the child who you have loved and cared for until now. Then, it is generally useful to make an appointment for an evaluation. Typically if you take your child to the pediatrician, they can provide you with a referral to a psychologist for an evaluation. I actually do ASD evaluations regularly. It's not difficult, it will not hurt your child, and your child may even have fun depending on the type of testing that is done. Testing is important because it can provide an accurate diagnosis which can lead to appropriate services (such as behavioral support at school) being available for your child.

You let him growmto his full potential. Autism in some forms is indeed an unmatched blessing. We can never be too sure

Get your child checked and get a doctor to confirm that indeed your child is autistic. Then follow the instruction of the doctor on what you have to do next.

Do you know for sure? If not, you can ask a doctor. Some signs are inappropriate social interaction, poor eye contact, compulsive behavior, repetitive movements, self-harm, or persistent repetition of words or actions. Learning disability or speech delay in a child is an early warning. There can be intense interest in a limited number of things or problem paying attention. Lots of support, doctors' tips, therapy, meditating, and trusted medicines can help a child with autism.

You take your child in your arms and love them regardless, the doctors will be able to help you guide for a path for autism and everything will be okay. The child will need your support and love, that's the most important thing!