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Signs and symptoms of autism in children
from: Lily WoodsFor a baby:
-Does not babble or coo by 12 months of age
-Does not point or wave or perform similar gestures by the age of 12 months
-Does not say single words by 16 months
-Does not use two-word phrases by 24 months
-baby loses previously acquired language or social skills at any age
For a toddler:
-Fails to respond to his or her name
-Has poor eye contact
-Appears not to hear you at times
-Resists cuddling and holding
-Appears unaware of others' feelings
-Seems to prefer playing alone –
-Retreats into his or her "own world"
-Starts talking later than other children
-Loses previously acquired ability to say words or sentences
-Does not make eye contact when making requests
-Speaks with an abnormal tone or rhythm - may use a singsong voice or robot-like speech
-Can't start a conversation or keep one going
-May repeat words or phrases verbatim, but does not understand how to use them ---Performs repetitive movements like rocking, spinning or hand-flapping
-Develops specific routines or rituals
-Becomes disturbed at the slightest change in routines or rituals
-Moves constantly
-May be fascinated by parts of an object, such as the spinning wheels of a toy car
-May be unusually sensitive to light, sound and touch
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