{"id":38453,"date":"2020-04-28T23:24:25","date_gmt":"2020-04-29T03:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/?p=38453"},"modified":"2022-01-18T21:43:16","modified_gmt":"2022-01-19T02:43:16","slug":"early-signs-of-autism-spectrum-disorder","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/spectacokids.com\/blog\/early-signs-of-autism-spectrum-disorder\/","title":{"rendered":"Early Signs of Autism Spectrum Disorder"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Autism:<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a broad range of conditions characterized by challenges with social skills, repetitive behaviors, speech and nonverbal communication.\u00a0 Symptoms of Autism usually start to get visible by the age of 2 to 3. It is more common in boys than in girls.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Early Signs of ASD:<\/h2>\n

Some children display early signs of autism, while others take time.<\/span><\/p>\n

Below is a list of early signs of autism that may vary from age to child:<\/span><\/p>\n

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Repetitive behaviors:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Repetitive behavior in body language is one of the most common signs of autism.<\/span><\/p>\n

If your child keeps repeating movements like back arching, <\/span>hitting oneself, humming, making clicking noises, clapping (inappropriately) or making other repetitive motions then then this should definitely be discussed with your child\u2019s pediatrician. <\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Source:<\/span>https:\/\/www.spectrumsenseformoms.com\/2019\/01\/14\/15-early-warning-signs-of-autism\/<\/span><\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n

Child does not show enjoyment :<\/span><\/h3>\n

A typically developing child starts smiling when he or she turns 2-3 months old. It can certainly be a cause of worry if your child does not smile until he or she is 6 months. <\/span><\/p>\n

No Response:<\/span><\/h3>\n

We often see a child giving us attention when we make a weird sound or even call his name. If your child does not respond when you call him or make a loud sound it can be a red flag.<\/span><\/p>\n

Delayed speech:<\/span><\/h3>\n

An average child starts to blabber at the age of six to nine months. If a child has not started to do that, then it can be a major warning sign.<\/span><\/p>\n

Fixation:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Be attentive to your child when he is playing with toys. Is he fixed on only a part of the toy or Is he playing with the toy the way it should be played and is quite normal? if it’s the latter one it can be a sign for you to start worrying.<\/span><\/p>\n

Poor eye contact:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Normally babies use eye contact to gain someone’s attention. If your child has poor eye contact then this can be an early sign.<\/span><\/p>\n

Gazing:<\/span><\/h3>\n

Daydreaming or gazing is normal once or twice a day. However, if your child seems to be gazing far off many times. That’s something to get worried about.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lack of interest:<\/span><\/h3>\n

It can be a sign if your child shows no interest in other children or playing games like peek-a-boo or even pretend play like feeding a doll or making a robot fighting monsters.<\/span>
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