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    My Young Child Shows Some

    Puzzling Behaviors. What Do I Do


    Now?
    As a parent, you know your child best.
    You, your friends, relatives, or doctor may
    have noticed that your child:
    Does not look at you when you talk to
    him/her
    Does not look where you look
    Does not point to what he/she wants or
    to show you things
    Does not respond when you call
    his/her name
    Does not babble by 12 months of age
    Does not use words by 16 months
    Moves away from familiar people to
    play alone
    Avoids physical contact such as
    hugging or cuddling
    Does not understand much of what is
    said to him/her
    Does not use meaningful phrases by
    24 months
    Has lost language skills he/she once
    had
    Uses unusual or repetitive language
    Shows unusual play habits (lines toys
    in rows, spins parts of toys)
    Reacts strongly to a change in routine
    Has unusual sleep and eating patterns
    If you think your child shows any of
    these behaviors, contact your local
    Early Intervention Program for a free
    developmental screening. Staff will
    help you decide whether additional
    evaluations are necessary.
    It is important to find help as soon as
    you have a concern. Your child needs
    the right start relating to other children
    and adults, understanding and using
    language, learning to play, and
    adapting to everyday changes.
    What Might These Behaviors
    Mean?
    Puzzling behavior might indicate that a
    child has a neurological problem
    known as an autism spectrum disorder
    if there is a pattern of unusual
    development or delays in three general
    areas:
    Social interaction
    Communication
    Play and interest in activities
    An autism spectrum disorder can be
    evaluated by a physician, neurologist,
    psychiatrist, or psychologist familiar
    with the spectrum. Children on this
    spectrum show a wide variety of skills,
    delays, and behaviors.
    There is no single known cause of
    autism spectrum disorders.
    Researchers believe several genes, as
    well as environmental factors, may
    contribute to autism. Autism affects
    people of all races and ethnic groups.
    It is the third most common
    developmental disorder identified today
    and occurs in at least 1 in 250 people.
    Other terms used to describe the
    autism spectrum include:
    Pervasive Developmental
    Disorders Not Otherwise
    Specified (PDD-NOS)
    Autism
    Retts syndrome
    Multisystem Developmental
    Disorder
    Aspergers syndrome

    If You Have Concerns About Your


    Childs Development, There Is Help
    Available
    There is evidence that children with these
    types of challenges can be helped by early,
    intensive intervention, no matter what the
    diagnosis may be. It is never too soon to
    get the right start.
    What is Early Intervention?
    Early Intervention is a program sponsored
    by the Massachusetts Department of
    Public Health which helps parents of
    children birth to three to recognize and
    understand their childs particular
    developmental needs, and shows them
    ways to help their child grow. The Early
    Intervention team works with the family.
    Together they determine what type of help
    would be most beneficial and then write an
    Individualized Family Service Plan
    (IFSP). The IFSP specifies all the
    education, training and support services a
    family will receive to best help their child.
    Specialized services for a child
    with a diagnosis on the autism
    spectrum can be part of the IFSP.
    Who are Specialty Service Providers?
    Specialty Service Provider agencies
    have been approved by The Department
    of Public Health to provide intensive
    services for children with autism
    spectrum disorders because they have
    particular expertise in this area. Staff
    from these programs use structured,
    highly individualized treatment programs
    to promote social skills and
    communication and to manage behavior
    that interferes with learning. They will
    collaborate with the Early Intervention
    Program to deliver a comprehensive
    program to your child and family.
    Who Can Help and How?
    Talk with your Early Intervention
    Program about accessing Specialty
    Services. If you are not already enrolled
    in an Early Intervention Program, call
    the Central Directory for Early
    Intervention at 800-905-8437 or 1-617-
    624-5070 (voice) or 1-617-624-5992
    (TTY) to find an Early Intervention
    Program in your community.
    Website:
    www.mass.gov/dph/earlyintervention
    What Are the Costs?
    Specialty Service Programs are
    provided at no direct cost to the family.
    Early Intervention services are
    supported by The Massachusetts
    Department of Public Health,
    MassHealth, and health insurance
    companies.
    2013
    Massachusetts Department of Public Health
    Low Incidence Committee
    Is Your Child
    Developing in Ways
    That Puzzle You?
    Remember!
    Much of a childs
    most important learning
    takes place in the first three
    years. If you have questions
    about your childs development,
    behavior, or learning style, Early
    Intervention can help.

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