| Autism Signs Toddler | | | | children? Do they respond when called by their |
| As more people become aware of autism, a good | | | | name? Do they recognize the names of others? |
| amount of parents wonder how signs they may be | | | | Some autistic children begin to exhibit symptoms as |
| seeming for in the own children. While it can be | | | | toddlers. Maybe as a baby, your child did interact with |
| difficult to diagnose, surveys have confirmed children | | | | their surroundings, but now seems to be withdrawing. |
| as young as 12 months can exhibit symptoms of | | | | Autism Signs Toddler |
| autism. Autism Signs Toddler | | | | Children tend to become more aware of the world |
| Others may not have symptoms until they become | | | | and their place in it as they age. Their communication |
| toddlers. Milder cases may not exhibit signs until a | | | | skills become more advanced and they learn social |
| child is 4 or 5. Here are a few details to look for in | | | | behavior. Most show an avid interest in other children |
| children as they develop. During the first year of life, | | | | and want to play. They understand more complicated |
| healthy infants develop an interest in their | | | | concepts and instructions, such as eating lunch before |
| surroundings. They begin to recognize sights and | | | | going back to playing. |
| sounds, interact with family members and express | | | | As a child grows, they are more able to appropriately |
| emotions. | | | | express their emotions. Autistic children may not |
| While there are no recognized diagnostic tests for | | | | exhibit these behaviors. While none of these |
| autism at this young age, there are things a parent | | | | symptoms alone define autism, they are all typical of |
| should look for in their baby. Some of these not | | | | an autistic child. By being aware of potential signs and |
| developing a social or joyful smile, not following | | | | being informed about autism, parents are key to |
| objects with interest, no mimicking or babbling and | | | | diagnosis. Autism Signs Toddler |
| not actively interacting with his or her surroundings. | | | | If at anytime you are concerned about your children's |
| Autistic infants may or may not exhibit one or all of | | | | development, consult your pediatrician. Together you |
| these signs. As your son or daughter enters their | | | | can determine what course is best for your child. |
| second year of life, it becomes easier to recognize | | | | Early intervention has proven very beneficial to the |
| whether they are achieving developmental milestones. | | | | development of autistic children. Don't let your child |
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| they hear often? Do they interact socially with other | | | | |