Topic - Very Early Signs Of Autism
Typically, children are diagnosed with autism between the ages of two and three. But, there are signs from the early months of life. Several behaviors are common. If, by six months of age, baby isn’t making eye contact, smiling at you or laughing, take note. If by nine months, baby doesn’t follow your gaze when you look away or has begun to babble, these might be signs of autism. Get testing done by a speech and language therapist who works with young children and a child development specialist. The combination of these two professionals can help your child make progress even without a diagnosis of autism. By eighteen months, baby should be turning toward you when you call his name, wave bye-bye, use a dozen words, point to show interest and play pretend games. If not, baby’s future could be jeopardized if intense interventions are delayed.
