Comments on: How Young Do Children Show Signs Of Autism?

By: Sox=2005 champs Cubs=hmm when?

Sox=2005 champs Cubs=hmm when? — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 16:03:33 +0000

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

By: Koala Bear

Koala Bear — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:19:54 +0000

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

By: sarah h

sarah h — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:43:36 +0000

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.

By: Maria

Maria — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 05:37:12 +0000

age 2 or 3