Understanding Self-Injury in Children with Autism
Self-injury is a concerning behavior observed in some children with autism. Due to their reduced sensitivity to stimuli, these children may engage in repetitive self-injurious acts without learning from the negative outcomes. Examples of such behaviors include head-banging, eye-poking, or chronic skin-picking.
Significant Indications of Developmental Delays
Developmental milestones serve as approximate benchmarks to assist parents in monitoring their children’s overall development. However, if a child consistently fails to achieve several milestones, such as babbling and gesturing by 12 months, uttering single words by 16 months, and forming two- or three-word phrases by the age of two, it may be necessary to consider diagnostic assessments for potential developmental delays or disorders.