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to his or her name, poor eye contact, appears not to hear people at times, resists cuddling, appears unaware of others' feelings and/or seems to prefer to play alone verses a group. They like to be in their "own world."

Next, the child may have difficulty with language. Take note of your child if they start talking later than other children, loses previously acquired ability to say words or sentences, or does not make eye contact when making requests. Also if they speak with an abnormal tone or rhythm, such as a singing voice, this may be a red flag. If your child can't start a conversation or keep one going, or repeating words without understanding their meaning these are also signals of this illness.

Finally, there are behavior symptoms. Such symptoms may consist of repetitive movements, such as spinning or rocking. They may develop specific routines or routines, such as playing with one specific toy after their afternoon snack. However, if this routine or ritual is changed this irritates them. They tend to move constantly, and may be fascinated by parts of an object, such as the wheels of a truck. They may also be unusually sensitive to light, sound and touch. They have a hard time sharing experiences with others because when someone reads to them, they are unlikely to point to the pictures.

Through maturity, the child may worsen or get better in their impairments. Some have lifetime social problems, and others tend to move past their language problems. The fact that they get help is crucial to their development and their developing better skills. The majority of autism children are slow to acquire new knowledge and skills. However, there are children with autism that may be intelligent. These children are fast-learners, but have poor social skills. They tend to be gifted in arts or math.

So, when should you call the doctor? Well, first realize babies don't always don't go by the parenting books. They develop at their own individual pace. However, children with autism show some signs of delayed development as young as 18 months. If you're concerned your baby may be autistic, discuss it with your doctor. The earlier the treatment, the more beneficial to your child.

If your baby doesn't babble or coo by 12 months, or doesn't gesture (such as wave) by 12 months, mention it to their physician. They should be saying single words by 16 months, and two-word phrases by 24 months. A child is able to lose their language skills and social skills at any age.

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