Friday, February 25, 2005 |
COULD YOU RECOGNIZE AUTISM IF YOUR CHILD HAD IT? |
WARNING SIGNS
These are among the possible warning signs of Autism and other developmental delays in babies and young children.
*** 3 months: Does not smile at people. Does'nt pay attention to new faces, or seems very frightened by new faces or surroundings.
*** 4 months:Does not babble.
*** 7 months: Refuses to cuddle. Shows no affection for caretaker. Does'nt seem to enjoy being around people. Does not try to attract attention through actions.
*** 8 months: Shows no interests in peekaboo.
*** 12 months:Says no single words. Does not learn to use gestures, such as waving or shaking head. Does not point to objects or pictures.
*** 2 years:Walks on toes. Does not speak at least 15 words or use two-word sentences. Does not imitate actions or words or follow simple instructions.
*** 3 years:Can't communicate in short phrases. No "pretend" play. Does'nt understand simple instructions. Little interest in other children. Extreme difficulty in separating from mother. Poor eye contact. Limited interest on toys.
SOURCE: American Academy of Pediatrics |
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