Autism spectrum disorder typically appears during the early years of life. Early assessment and intervention are crucial to a child’s long-term success.
Early warning signs include:
no social smiling by 6 months
no one-word communications by 16 months
no two-word phrases by 24 months
no babbling, pointing, or meaningful gestures by 12 months
poor eye contact
not showing items or sharing interests
unusual attachment to one particular toy or object
not responding to sounds, voices, or name
loss of skills at any time
We encourage you to talk to your pediatrician about concerns.