Warning Symptoms for Autism in Infancy
Lack or limited eye contact in the first 6 months
No social smiles or warm, playful smiles towards the people around them in the first 6 months Absence of expressions
Not sharing vocal smiles or other nonverbal communication with those around him in the first 9 months
12. Inability to interact with people around him/her
12. Lack of taking action to communicate (e.g. pointing, trying to reach, shaking, etc.) in the first month.
12. Not reacting when his/her name is called in the month
16. At 1 month, not being able to say any words
At 2 years old, not being able to make any meaningful two-word sentences
Decrease in previously acquired speech and social communication skills
Any Symptoms of Autism in a Child 1 Year Old
Avoiding eye contact and liking to be alone
Having difficulty understanding the emotions of others
Delay in language development
>Saying the same word over and over again
Being noticeably disturbed by changes in one's life and surroundings, even if they are small, out of routine
Showing interest in limited and certain tasks
Flapping, shaking and turning constantly repeating movements
Unusual and intense reactions to sounds, smells, tastes, lights and/or colors
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