| Autism Signs Toddlers | | | | in displaying characteristics of autism. |
| It is during the toddler years when most of the | | | | Here are the 3 signs of autism - toddlers: |
| cases of autism are diagnosed. This does not | | | | Communication: Compared to children with normal |
| mean that the disorder is prevalent during this | | | | development, autistic children produce fewer |
| stage of life, but it is during this period when most | | | | words, sounds and gestures. They also have a |
| of its signs and symptoms start to show. This is | | | | different gaze and tend to shy away from eye |
| when parents should be more attentive in | | | | contact. |
| observing the signs of autism. Toddlers are | | | | Lack of interest: Being autistic is like having your |
| children who are between infancy and childhood, | | | | own little world. Autism impairs the social |
| which usually begin in the ages of 12 and18 | | | | development of a person. Children with autism |
| months. | | | | appear to be disinterested in other people and the |
| Autism is one of the group of disorders of neural | | | | environment. They do not respond to their own |
| development commonly know as Autism | | | | name and you hardly ever see them smile. They |
| Spectrum Disorders (ASDs). It is characterized by | | | | also have a difficulty in interacting with other |
| impairment in communication and social interaction, | | | | children their own age. |
| and by repetitive behavior. | | | | Repetitive behavior: Autistic children exhibit |
| Researchers have found in a study that the early | | | | repetitive or stereotyped behaviors. This is one of |
| signs of autism are already manifested by | | | | the most obvious signs of autism. Toddlers with |
| toddlers as early as 14 months of age. The signs | | | | autism display flapping and head-banging even |
| vary in every individual and are still not very | | | | while in their cot. They like doing things in the |
| noticeable. | | | | same routine and eats only particular food. They |
| It is very important to detect the signs of autism | | | | are also attached to one particular toy or object. |
| as early as possible. This will give the parents, | | | | This behavior is attributed to their difficulty in |
| pediatricians and experts more opportunity to | | | | adopting changes. |
| diagnose children with ASD. As a result, early | | | | Aside from these signs of autism, toddlers who |
| interventions can be applied and thus, reducing the | | | | have a brother or a sister who has ASD are also |
| negative effects of autism in a child's | | | | more likely to be suffering from the disorder. |
| development. In a recent study, it was found that | | | | Experts believe that the disorder somehow has |
| early intervention programs are highly effective in | | | | strong genetic basis, although such theory has still |
| improving the IQ, language ability and social | | | | no definite proofs. |
| interaction of children as young as 18 months. | | | | Having an autistic child should not be all that bad. |
| Autism Signs Toddlers | | | | An estimated number of individuals diagnosed with |
| The number of studies about autism is increasing | | | | ASD show extraordinary abilities. Such talents |
| by the year. But up until now, there is still no | | | | include excellent memorization skills, superior |
| know cure for autism. Also, it is important to note | | | | perception and attention to details in arts and |
| that there are still no standardized criteria for | | | | music and many more. |
| detecting the signs of autism. Toddlers also vary | | | | |