Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by social impairments, cognitive impairments, communication difficulties, and repetitive behaviors. It can range from very mild to very severe and occur in all ethnic, socioeconomic and age groups. Males are four times more likely to have autism than females. Some children with autism appear normal before age 1 or 2 and then suddenly \u201cregress\u201d and lose language or social skills they had previously gained. This is called the regressive type of autism.<\/p>\n
SIGNS OF AUTISM:
\n\u2022No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by six months or thereafter
\n\u2022No back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles, or other facial expressions by nine months or thereafter
\n\u2022No babbling by 12 months
\n\u2022No Gesturing (pointing, waving bye-bye) by 12 months
\n\u2022No words by 16 months
\n\u2022No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by 24 months
\n\u2022Any loss of speech or babbling or social skills at any age<\/p>\n
EARLY SIGNS OF AUTISM:
\n\u2022Doesn\u2019t make eye contact (e.g. look at you when being fed).
\n\u2022Doesn\u2019t smile when smiled at.
\n\u2022Doesn\u2019t respond to his or her name or to the sound of a familiar voice.
\n\u2022Doesn\u2019t follow objects visually.
\n\u2022Doesn\u2019t point or wave goodbye or use other gestures to communicate.
\n\u2022Doesn\u2019t follow the gesture when you point things out.
\n\u2022Doesn\u2019t make noises to get your attention.
\n\u2022Doesn\u2019t initiate or respond to cuddling.
\n\u2022Doesn\u2019t imitate your movements and facial expressions.
\n\u2022Doesn\u2019t reach out to be picked up.
\n\u2022Doesn\u2019t play with other people or share interest and enjoyment.
\n\u2022Doesn\u2019t ask for help or make other basic requests.<\/p>\n
Image and article from the www.nationalautismassociation.org<\/p>\n
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