What behaviors might indicate that a child has an Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)?
The following “red flags” may indicate that a child is at risk for developmental problems. Any child exhibiting one or more of these behaviors should be screened as soon as possible by a professional for developmental progress. Pediatricians and primary care physicians can provide this service. • No big smiles or other warm joyful expressions by six months or thereafter • No back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles or other facial expressions by nine months or thereafter • No babbling by 12 months • No back-and-forth gestures, such as pointing, showing, reaching or waving by 12 months • No words by 16 months • No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by 24 months • Any loss of speech or babbling or social skills at any age See Appendices A-C in A Handbook for Parents of Children with Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) for a complete list of diagnostic criteria for Autism and related disorders. It is recommended that all infants and toddlers are screened for developm
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