2007-01-29 05:19:43 · 3 answers · asked by Rachel T. 2 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Lack of eye contact would be the biggest symptom. Lack of other social interaction is also significant.
If he gets a new toy, does he show it off? If something undusual happens, (a strange person comes in the room, an appliance starts making an unusual sound, etc) does he look to the parent or caregiver for signs as to whether this is something to be concerned about?
Lack of speech is something people hear about concerning autism, but maybe as much as 50% of all kids classified with autism (high functioning) have no speech delay. Their speech may be atypical (robotic, no understanding of figures of speech, etc) but no delay. And there are many other poss reasons for speech delay, such as hearing loss. Not that speech is not an issue; just not as big of an issue for a child that young. My super brilliant nephew didn't speak till he was nearly 3, just because he was spoiled so much he didn't have to.
Rocking movements & such are clear signs, but toddlers rock themselves a lot anyway. It takes someone with experiance to tell the difference.
2007-01-29 11:14:24 · answer #1 · answered by Smart Kat 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Does he avoid eye contact? Have a limited vocabulary? Speak in a high pitched voice? Walk on the tips of his toes? Flap his arms in the air when excited?Have a hard time interacting with children? Is he always off on his own?
These are possible indicators of autism. I would call his pediatrician and make an app.
Good Luck
2007-01-29 08:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by Noz 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Check out this website: http://www.firstsigns.org/
There are a lot of resources on the web that list some warning characteristics.
2007-01-29 05:30:39 · answer #3 · answered by Sathelyn 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋