Humphries J
Department of Primary and Community Nursing, University of Central Lancashire, Preston.
Prof Care Mother Child. 1998;8(5):127-30.
Autism is an organic disorder affecting several areas of a child's development. Autism is present from birth, or very soon after, but the nature of the disorder can mean that diagnosis is delayed for months for years. Early intervention can improve long-term function and help the families. Babies with autism may display characteristic features of gaze, hearing, social development and play. Nurses working with babies and young children are in a prime position to recognise these characteristics and refer the family for specialised assessment. Learning disabilities may or may not be present in children with autism. Always listen to the parents. They often suspect something is wrong even though they may not be able to be precise.
自闭症是一种影响儿童多个发育领域的器质性疾病。自闭症在出生时或出生后不久就已存在，但这种疾病的性质可能意味着诊断会延迟数月甚至数年。早期干预可以改善长期功能并帮助家庭。患有自闭症的婴儿可能会表现出在注视、听力、社交发展和玩耍方面的特征。照顾婴幼儿的护士最有条件识别这些特征，并将家庭转介进行专业评估。自闭症儿童可能有学习障碍，也可能没有。一定要倾听家长的意见。他们常常怀疑孩子有问题，即便可能无法确切说明。
