| Autism Signs In Toddler | | | | with others even with their parents. This |
| A study conducted in 2007 suggests that about | | | | behavioral sign may be linked to their disinterest in |
| half of all cases of autism spectrum disorder may | | | | the environment. |
| be diagnosable during the toddler years. And that | | | | Repetitive movements |
| as early as 14 months from birth, signs of autism | | | | Autistic children are characterized by |
| are already manifested by the toddler. This is a | | | | demonstrating repetitive or restricted behavior. |
| big development because early detection allows | | | | They tend to make repetitive movements such |
| parents and pediatricians take the necessary | | | | as rocking, head-banging, or hand-flapping. |
| steps in reducing the effects of ASD. This will also | | | | Hearing |
| allow them to choose the different treatment | | | | Peculiarity in hearing is somehow noteworthy and |
| options available for autism. | | | | is often thought to be a characteristic of autism in |
| Still, it is difficult to diagnose autism in toddlers. | | | | toddlers. Signs of being deaf or being disinterested |
| Signs that appear are still usually ambiguous and | | | | are common. They do not respond to their name |
| difficult to detect. Some of the signs and | | | | and are unaffected by sudden changes of sound |
| symptoms are also displayed by children with | | | | in the surrounding. Again, this may be due to their |
| normal development. This is why it is important to | | | | lack of interest in the environment. |
| exercise extra caution in interpreting the signs of | | | | Social Interaction |
| autism in toddlers. Signs must not be taken for | | | | Babies with autism prefer to be alone and play by |
| granted, instead parents must make more | | | | themselves. They have difficulty interacting with |
| observations and be vigilant upon discovering it. | | | | other babies their age and do no even want to be |
| Here are the most common autism signs in | | | | touched or hugged by their parents. |
| toddlers to look out for: Autism Signs In Toddler | | | | As discussed earlier, it is difficult to recognize the |
| Gaze | | | | signs of autism in toddlers. Signs that are |
| Toddlers with ASD have a different gaze or | | | | manifested are still unclear or maybe displayed by |
| stare. They also try to avoid making eye contact | | | | other normal babies. |