How Do You Recognize Early Signs Of Autism In Toddlers?
The Autism Society of America reports that autism occurs in one of every 150 births. With a wide spectrum of autistic disorders, two of the most common traits are difficulty communicating and interacting with others. Recognizing signs of autism in toddlers is just as much about recognizing what is normal at their age as what is not normal. If their speech is delayed, if they fail to make eye contact or seem to not hear or choose to not pay attention, these could be signs of an autistic disorder. By 12-months of age, babies should coo and make other sounds when happy or to indicate that they want something. They’ll also gesture and point and grab at objects. If they are not doing these things by their first birthday, it could be a sign of an autistic disorder. By 16-months of age a healthy toddler will be saying simple words and sounds like “dada.” Toddlers should also respond to their names and communicate with simple sounds or words and gestures when they want something. Parents may e
