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=== What Are The Signs of Autism? === The autism diagnosis age and intensity of autism’s early signs vary widely. Some infants show hints in their first months. In others, behaviors become obvious as late as age 2 or 3. Not all children with autism show all the signs. Many children who don’t have autism show a few. That’s why professional evaluation is crucial. The following may indicate your child is at risk for an autism spectrum disorder. If your child exhibits any of the following, ask your pediatrician or family doctor for an evaluation right away: '''By 6 months''' * Few or no big smiles or other warm, joyful and engaging expressions * Limited or no eye contact '''By 9 months''' * Little or no back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles or other facial expressions '''By 12 months''' * Little or no babbling * Little or no back-and-forth gestures such as pointing, showing, reaching or waving * Little or no response to name '''By 16 months''' * Very few or no words '''By 24 months''' * Very few or no meaningful, two-word phrases (not including imitating or repeating) '''At any age''' * Loss of previously acquired speech, babbling or social skills * Avoidance of eye contact * Persistent preference for solitude * Difficulty understanding other people’s feelings * Delayed language development * Persistent repetition of words or phrases (echolalia) * Resistance to minor changes in routine or surroundings * Restricted interests * Repetitive behaviors (flapping, rocking, spinning, etc.) * Unusual and intense reactions to sounds, smells, tastes, textures, lights and/or colors Why does this happen? Autism is a genetic disorder. Many different mutations can cause a shift in brain development. Some are hereditary and some occur spontaneously. The resulting changes make it difficult for your child to behave socially and master combinatorial language. From what we know now, it’s a life-long condition. However, the spectrum is wide, and where your child ends up depends very much on what happens during the first five years of his life.
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