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Autism Society of SWLA

Symptoms

The  characteristic  behaviors of autism spectrum disorder may be apparent  in infancy (18 to  24 months), but they usually become clearer during  early childhood (24  months to 6 years).
 

As part of a well-baby or well-child visit,   your child’s doctor should perform a “developmental screening,” asking   specific questions about your baby’s progress. The National Institute  of  Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) lists five behaviors that   warrant further evaluation:

  • Does not babble or coo by 12 months
  • Does not gesture (point, wave, grasp) by 12 months
  • Does not say single words by 16 months
  • Does not say two-word phrases on his or her own by 24 months
  • Has any loss of any language or social skill at any age

​Any  of these five “red flags” does not  mean your child has autism. But  because the disorder’s symptoms vary  so widely, a child showing these  behaviors should be evaluated by a  multidisciplinary team. This team  might include a neurologist,  psychologist, developmental pediatrician,  speech/language therapist,  learning consultant or other professionals  who are knowledgeable about  autism.   

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