Are there any autism symptoms in babies 12 months and under?

Answer 1

According to First Signs, a nonprofit group dedicated to educating the public about autism’s early symptoms, the following delays warrant an immediate evaluation by your child’s pediatrician:

By 6 Months: No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions.
By 9 Months: No back-and-forth sharing of sounds, smiles, or other facial expressions.
By 12 Months: No babbling or “baby talk.”
By 12 Months: No back-and-forth gestures, such as pointing, showing, reaching, or waving.
By 16 Months: No spoken words.
By 24 Months: No meaningful two-word phrases that don’t involve imitating or repeating.

At any Age: Any loss of speech, babbling, or social skills.

Regression of any kind should be taken seriously. According to Catherine Lord, the director of the University of Michigan Autism and Communication Disorders Center, about 25% of autistic kids appear normal as babies and then regress at some point between 12 and 24 months. For example, a child who was communicating with words such as “mommy” or “up” may stop using language entirely, or a child may stop playing social games he or she used to enjoy such as peek-a-boo, patty cake, or waving “bye-bye.”

Answer 2

1. Not turning and looking at you when you call their name.

2.Not being interested in conversations, an example is when you are holding a 10 month old baby and talking to someone else, the baby should be interetsed in the fact that you are conversing by looking at the person speaking.

3. Not smiling in response to your smile.

4. Not imitating. Many parents play these imitaing games with their little ones, hands on head, clapping , etc.. and the baby imitates. Children with autism usually do not imitiate.

5. Not babbling appropriately, baba, mama, dada


*Although there are signs, most clinicnal psychologists will not diagnose until at least 18 months since these very early signs can be signs of other things as well.

Answer 3

I think scientists have went back and looked at videotapes of childrens birthdays and such who were later diagnosed with autism and have come up with various behaviors that indicate autism. But, I'm not sure if these studies have been conclusive. I also know that some researchers have reported that babies seem to have motor delays because they do not get enough supervised tummy time when they are awake. I think it's recommended by pediatricians and the AAP Journal that infants get at least 3 hours of supervised awake tummy time a day every day.

Answer 4

It's too early to diagnose Autism or ADHD. My first instinct would be to suspect an allergy of some kind. Are you nursing or is she bottlefed? My children are highly sensitive to food. In fact, I have had to completely change the way we eat over the past 5 years simply to accommodate two of my children that seem to react to everything processed. I have also discovered in myself that I have had allergies to certain foods all my life. I wander if it could be an allergy or reaction to the Zantac (i know, now what you want to hear.) It also sounds like the drs have no clue so they are putting you off with the reflux answer. It doesn't make sense that if she's on zantac and it's taking care of the reflux that it would be reflux. It sounds more like a possible reaction to the meds. Aside from that it could also be teething and this is her way of dealing with it. You could try giving her meds for teething or other soothing things like a cold washcloth or teethers. I never liked the Baby Oragel but some people swear by it. I am so sorry you are struggling with this. I wish I had better answers for you. You could try getting a second opinion another dr. Oh, oh. I just thought of something. I have a child that will get completely out of control at times. It often shows up in fits of rage. On a whim I decided to get him a chiropractic adjustment. Wow. There was such a huge difference in that boy's demeanor. There are chiropractors out there that are specially trained to give adjustments to babies. You don't even know they are adjusting them. They never pop like they would with an adult. You could give that a try and see if it helps. God Bless. mom of 5 w/ #6 due Nov 08

Answer 5

Our son did not coo or babble.
He did not respond to us when we smiled at him. He also did not respond to his name. He had his hearing tested numerous times because we thought he had a hearing problem- but it wasn't. It was autism. He was diagnosed at aged 2.

These are the things that we noted early on- but alone, they did not spell autism. He also had frequent and violent tantrums starting at age 13 months. He just could not get off of something he became fixated on. Again, inherently, not a sign of autism alone- but combined with the other things it was.

Answer 6

Yes there are signs for some that early.

Not responding to their name is one. Not smiling when smiled at. Delays in speech, etc.

Answer 7

I dont believe so, your pediatrician will be able to best help you if you are worried. I believe autism signs really start to delevop when children start talking, walking and should be recognizing things.

Answer 8

no i don't think so they develop at toddler