ABSTRACT
Often mothers of children with autism will report that they had a feeling of something "not quite right" even while they were pregnant. There are some genetic studies, according to Michael Szpir, that seem to indicate that the genetic alterations that can turn into the propensity for autism occur around 8 weeks after conception. There is a common theme of head trauma or high fevers noted among mothers of children with autism. Hair washing and haircuts are frequent issues among children with autism. Babies with autism will often lock into sensory stimuli that scare or intrigue them. Similarly, babies with autism often hate being touched. Despite the warning signs of autism, there often are signs of significant strengths that can signal high-functioning autism.
