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paddington
20 yrs ago
I am very concerned about a child in my class (age2 and a half). She hasnt developed any words and isnt "social" ie doesnt make eye contact or interact that much with other children. She tends to shriek to get her point across, she will not sit down a all. She is a very active child and a little disruptive. Could she be showing signs of autism? She also doesnt like contact.
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If she is not looking you in the eye, you must be concerned. no eye contact at all you must have her evaluated. is she in hong kong
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No eye contact at all, if i look her in the eye she looks away. also she doesnt seem to respond to her name.
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Please check out http://www.autismweb.com/signs.htm. I've found this subject very difficult to deal with. I have a few children who have obvious learning disabilities in my classes. Unfortunately, such problems are not recognized and the resources are not available. Most of these children are ignored, pushed through classes or just labeled as "dumb". The competetiveness of the "one child policy" does not help. (btw I teach in mailnland)
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Thanks hdn & snassy, I am pretty sure this child shows alot of these signs, how can I or indeed should I broach the subject with her mother?
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Saint
20 yrs ago
Yes. List all the things that have come to your attention, inform the parent that you are not an expert in this area but your are truely concerned. Discuss what you have noticed and then, unfortunately leave it in her hands. Your mind will be more at ease.
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I once tried speaking to a parent about their child's "learning difficulties". Needless to say, I was accused of being a liar (stupid "Western ideas")and a bad teacher. The child never returned to my class. Have you discussed this matter with other teachers and/or assistant teachers at the school? They may be better at handling cultural sensitivities when talking to the parents. I do agree that in the child's best interest something should be said, but just don't expect a positive response.
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I'm not a teacher but I used to work in my daughter's primary school: it was the international section of a local school. We had a number of children from homes where both parents worked and left the amah to manage the children. You could tell the ones who were planted in front of the TV all day with no other stimulation or interaction with their primary carers - they had minimal communication skills, lacked empathy, and were clueless about sharing. At 2.5 years, it could be early autism, but it could also be complete absence of stimulation/guidance at home. Good luck.
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