Autistic children often develop normally until between ages one and two, when they start to lose some of the skills they had gained. Or, you may notice Autism in your child at a relatively young age. Babies with Autism will often show signs by as early as three months. They won’t respond to loud noises, won’t grasp or hold onto objects, won’t babble, etc. As they progress in infancy they will show no affection for you, won’t laugh, won’t turn their head to locate where a sound has come from, etc. They will also be slow to crawl and speak more than a few words. As they continue to grow, so does the gap between what they should be able to do and what they can do. See below for common Symptoms for children with Autism. Click here to read more about Autism.
Autism Symptoms
- Poor eye contact
- Compulsive behavior
- Has trouble talking about feelings
- Speech delay
- Struggles to develop non-verbal communication
- Difficulty developing friendships with children of same age
- Struggles to understand another person’s feelings
- Self harm
- Lack of empathy
- Preoccupation with certain topics
- Will have a need for routine
- Takes language literally, struggles to understand humor, irony, sarcasm, etc
- Doesn’t seem to hear when others talk to them
- May flap hands or rock body back and forth repetitively
- May use language incorrectly (incorrect grammar or words)
- Prefers not to be touched or held
- Struggles to understand simple statements, questions, or directions
Are Symptoms The Same For All With Autism?
Autism symptoms vary from person to person, and can vary in severity. There is a whole spectrum of variations. No two children are the same, so your child may display different symptoms than the ones listed above. Despite your child’s diagnosis, these interventions can be helpful. If you think your child has Autism you should consult a professional.
Intervention
Autism is a lifelong condition, but symptoms can greatly improve through intervention and therapies. These are beneficial to increase skills and are good to begin as soon as possible.
