2007-09-15 11:00:15 · 6 answers · asked by Sunny 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
There are many markers for autism and if you even suspect it at all, get your child seen by a specialist! Do not delay! SO much can be done early on to help them, and if you miss these early chances they do not come again.
Hallmarks of autism, which has been found to be a genetic thing most recently and is no one's "fault", are things like a repetitive motion, rocking back and forth, zoning out and in their own world, not wanting to make eye contact with you, withdrawing and liking that. Autistic babies do not want to connect with you emotionally. Compulsivity and the rocking and repetitive motions are the most obvious symptoms.
Get your baby seen, friend, then go from there. So much assistance is out there now and the sooner, or younger you get it for your baby the better off she or he will be!!
2007-09-15 11:32:00 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Has the baby developed skills or reached milestones and then lost them or seem to have regressed?
Does the baby respond to his/her name?
Some other signs are:
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
Some children are being diagnosed as early as 6 months. Parents are often the first ones to notice that something is not quite right. If you have concerns, you should talk them over with your doctor. Pediatricians may initially dismiss signs of autism, thinking a child will “catch up,” and may advise parents to “wait and see.” New research shows that when parents suspect something is wrong with their child, they are usually correct. If you have concerns about your child's development, don't wait: speak to your pediatrician about getting your child screened for autism.
Early intervention is critical to gain maximum benefit from existing therapies.
2007-09-18 06:04:30 · answer #2 · answered by junebug 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you read Jessica's link it pretty much covers it. Some times though baby's will meet mild stones but then regress. So a baby used to say a few words and then all of a sudden it seem like he or she doesn't know how. Usually its easier to identify when they are toddlers then when they are infants.
2007-09-15 11:28:56 · answer #3 · answered by lovelylady 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Trish. It takes professionals to recognize the symptoms in infants, but starting with help early on can make the problem much less of a lifetime challenge. The symptoms she listed are all things that my brother did. However, only the lack of eye contact was an indicator for my cousin's son.
2007-09-15 12:37:32 · answer #4 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can't. There are developmental markers that you can keep an eye on, but it generally does not become apparant until they are a year or more. My son showed some signs at 10-11 months, but we did not realize what they were.
2007-09-15 11:11:15 · answer #5 · answered by parental unit 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
http://parenting.ivillage.com/baby/bhealth/0,,8gjjkbws,00.html
that should help :]
2007-09-15 11:08:10 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋