SIGNS OF AUTISM
By nazera - July 20, 2020
Autism can be detected from an early age, there are signs that have been point out by researchers to collect data of hints in the first months of a child after they were born. In other words, behaviors can become obvious a little bit later after a child hit the age of 2 or 3 in their life. Not every children with autism can appear to be showing all the signs and that is why it is important to seek professional evaluation when something does not add up with a child behavior.
Here are a few signs that may show a child may at risk of having autism spectrum disorder according to Autism Speaks Website:
1) By 6 Months
● Few or no big smiles or other warm, joyful and engaging expressions
● Limited or no eye contact
2) By 9 Months
● Little or no back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles or other facial expressions
3) By 12 Months
● Little or no babbling
● Little or no back-and-forth gestures such as pointing, showing, reaching or waving
● Little or no response to name
4) By 16 Months
● Very few or no words
5) By 24 Months
● Very few or no meaningful, two-word phrases (not including imitating or repeating)
6) At any age
● Loss of previously acquired speech, babbling or social skills
● Avoidance of eye contact
● Persistent preference for solitude
● Difficulty understanding other people’s feelings
● Delayed language development
● Persistent repetition of words or phrases (echolalia)
● Resistance to minor changes in routine or surroundings
● Restricted interests
● Repetitive behaviors (flapping, rocking, spinning, etc.)
● Unusual and intense reactions to sounds, smells, tastes, textures, lights and/or colors
If your child shows some of the sign above, you may need to seek help from a doctor or specialist that can treats children with autism spectrum disorder such as a child psychiatrist, psychologist, pediatric neurologist, or developmental pediatrician, for an evaluation.
Learn the Signs of Autism. (n.d.). Retrieved July 20, 2020, from https://www.autismspeaks.org/signs-autism
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