How Do You Recognize Symptoms Of Autism?
When children are born, your first thought is to wonder if they have all their ten fingers and toes. They are your precious gift. As they grow older, children will develop at varied paces. Some children start walking, talking and interacting early, some children do so later. So how can you tell if your child is showing signs of autism rather than just being a late bloomer? An autistic infant may or may not show signs early. It is possible that they will react like a normal infant at first or not and it is dependent upon the child. Some autistic infants may resist cuddling, not smile in recognition of their parents or might seem less responsive than normal. Though these are considered early symptoms, such behavior does not always mean your infant has autism. In toddlerhood, the signs of autism are more easily apparent. Children might seem aloof and prefer to play alone rather than play with others. Autistic children might seem to be in their own little world and are undemanding of their
