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June 27th, 2009 | 
Author: A lot of it depends on how autistic they are...individuals with severe autism are often diagnosed earlier simply because the signs are so obvious. I know people with Aspberger's Syndrome who didn't even realize they were autistic until they were older, sometimes even into their adulthood!
My daughter has what is called high-functioning autism...I started to notice her problems around age 2 when she didn't show interest in imaginative play, seemed to be in her own world much of the time, and did not show any interest in continuing to learn how to talk.
I took my daughter to two different pediatricians, who both told me to relax and that she would "catch up"...the same thing happened when she was 3 and I again expressed my concerns. Finally, at age 4, they finally listened to me and sent my daughter to get evaluated by a child psychiatrist, who specialized in treating children on the autistic spectrum.
Don't put yourself through the frustration I did; if you suspect your child might be showing signs of autism, find a pediatrician who will listen to you and try to get a referral to a developmental specialist as soon as you can. The earlier autism is diagnosed, the better the outcome for the child.
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age 2 or 3
Some can show signs before their first birthday. Others when they are toddlers.
If your instincts tell you something is wrong then keep getting doctor’s opinions.
well i have autistic tendencies and i showed signs as a baby i didnt want very much attention from my mom and i didnt like to be touched later as a tod i wasnt making eye contact and would cry if i caught ppl looking at me i also didnt start talking till i was 3
im in college now by the way majoring in physics im may be odd but im fine
If your baby shows any of these signs, please ask your pediatrician or family practitioner for an immediate evaluation:
* No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by six months or thereafter
* No back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles, or other facial expressions by nine months or thereafter
* No babbling by 12 months
* No back-and-forth gestures, such as pointing, showing, reaching, or waving by 12 months
* No words by 16 months
* No two-word meaningful phrases (without imitating or repeating) by 24 months
* Any loss of speech or babbling or social skills at any age