| A study conducted in 2007 suggests that about half of | | | | linked to their disinterest in the environment. |
| all cases of autism spectrum disorder may be | | | | Repetitive movements |
| diagnosable during the toddler years. And that as early | | | | Autistic children are characterized by demonstrating |
| as 14 months from birth, signs of autism are already | | | | repetitive or restricted behavior. They tend to make |
| manifested by the toddler. This is a big development | | | | repetitive movements such as rocking, head-banging, |
| because early detection allows parents and | | | | or hand-flapping. |
| pediatricians take the necessary steps in reducing the | | | | Hearing |
| effects of ASD. This will also allow them to choose | | | | Peculiarity in hearing is somehow noteworthy and is |
| the different treatment options available for autism. | | | | often thought to be a characteristic of autism in |
| Still, it is difficult to diagnose autism in toddlers. Signs | | | | toddlers. Signs of being deaf or being disinterested are |
| that appear are still usually ambiguous and difficult to | | | | common. They do not respond to their name and are |
| detect. Some of the signs and symptoms are also | | | | unaffected by sudden changes of sound in the |
| displayed by children with normal development. This is | | | | surrounding. Again, this may be due to their lack of |
| why it is important to exercise extra caution in | | | | interest in the environment. |
| interpreting the signs of autism in toddlers. Signs must | | | | Social Interaction |
| not be taken for granted, instead parents must make | | | | Babies with autism prefer to be alone and play by |
| more observations and be vigilant upon discovering it. | | | | themselves. They have difficulty interacting with other |
| Here are the most common autism signs in toddlers to | | | | babies their age and do no even want to be touched |
| look out for: | | | | or hugged by their parents. |
| Gaze | | | | As discussed earlier, it is difficult to recognize the signs |
| Toddlers with ASD have a different gaze or stare. | | | | of autism in toddlers. Signs that are manifested are still |
| They also try to avoid making eye contact with others | | | | unclear or maybe displayed by other normal babies. |
| even with their parents. This behavioral sign may be | | | | |