How will I know if a child has autism?

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Hi, everyone. I'm just aware that an autism is a type of disorder and has different characteristics. It can be
linked to mental health issues. Some autistic may have difficulties in learning and social interactions but how do I detect or know if a child has autism.

You can find the CAST (Childhood Autism Spectrum Test) here:
https://psychology-tools.com/cast

The test is intended to be taken by the parents of children ages 4-11, and can give you an idea whether a child has traits typically associated with ASD.

Keep in mind it's not a diagnosis; it's entirely possible to have these traits but still not have ASD, or not have these traits but have ASD. The only way to know for sure is to actually have the child take tests administered by a psychologist.

Thank you for all your replies. You are correct with it that I have to seek the appropriate help from a mental health expert. I also found out that anxiety and depression are common to a child with autism spectrum and I will have to prevent it.

the misuse or overuse of (the word) mental health,
makes it sound like some sanitationproject
you don't go about as to 'prevent depression'
but rather development as that is the goal of parenting or education

pseudoscience is not (yet) overcome in the 'mental health business'

If your main concern is keeping the child from developing depression and anxiety, it is good to realize that autism doesn't cause either, rather situations arising from misunderstanding.

Don't assume the child is doing something to be a jerk, communicate (And I mean listen to what the child has to say), accept the child as s/he is, work with her/him to handle any issues that come up, embrace his strengths, give him/her breathing room, realize that people on the spectrum especially are known for absorbing others moods without realizing it so keep yourself in good health, teach him to handle bullying and perhaps help him find friends that won't chastise him.

This goes even if he/she isn't autistic.

The previous advice by others is basically what I would of said, for diagnosis though I feel that childhood aspie test would miss a lot of young girls.

Hi, thank you for sharing all your ideas. I'll be taking note of those relevant ones.