What Are the Early Signs of Autism?

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-Seldomly smiling and expressing joy
-Limited or no eye contact
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-Minimal to no sharing of sounds, smiles, or other facial expressions

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-Little or no babbling
-Little or no back-and-forth gestures such as pointing, showing, reaching, or waving
-Little or no response to name

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-Minimally or not at all verbal

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-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

Do Any of These Signs Look Familiar?

If you are concerned that some of these symptoms seem to describe your child, it may be time to schedule a consultation with your physician.

If you do not have a primary care physician yet, we have created a list of local physicians that specialize in Autism Spectrum Disorder. 

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(& mom of an 18-year-old non-verbal Autistic son!)