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  1. What symptoms of autism do kids show?

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    Dr. Claire MccarthyMD Senior Faculty Editor, Harvard Health Publishing · 16 years of exp

    Symptoms of autism can include: • Problems with communication, including language delay or difficulty using language or both • Problems with social interaction • Restrictive interests, lack of normal play • Strong need for routine... Read more
    Dr. Sanju SaranganDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 2 years of exp

    Autism is usually a broad spectrum when it comes to diagnosis and the symptoms may vary from the spectrum in which you were diagnosed. In general, they have delayed milestones growing up. They are socially awkward and lack communi... Read more
    Dr. Shaheen Bin HameedDoctor of Medicine (MBBS) · 9 years of exp

    Kids with autism often have problems with social communication and interaction, as well as restrictive or repetitive behaviors or interests. They won't respond to being called by name, often won't give eye contact, and may not smi... Read more
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    What are the signs and symptoms of autism in children?
    Traits of autism in children may include having speech differences, social communication difficulties, sensory sensitivities, behavioral differences, and more. Autism can be reliably diagnosed by a specialist by age 2, but the average age of autism diagnosis in the U.S. is 5 years.

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    What are the symptoms of autism and when should one get it checked out?

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    Symptoms of autism includes difficulty in communication, social interaction, obsessive interests and repetitive behaviours. The behavioural symptoms often appear early in development, by 12-18 months of age. Some other early signs of autism are problems with eye contact and involuntary exaggerated movements. If you notice any of these in your child, consult a paediatrician.
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    When do you know if your child has autism?
    Signs usually are seen by age 2 years. Each child with autism spectrum disorder is likely to have a unique pattern of behavior and level of severity — from low functioning to high functioning. Some children with autism spectrum disorder have difficulty learning, and some have signs of lower than normal intelligence.

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    How do you know if someone is autistic?
    The only reliable way to find out whether someone is autistic is through an autism assessment. However, before deciding whether to pursue a diagnosis, or waiting for an assessment, it can be helpful to consider the signs you have noticed. For example:

    Signs that a child or adult may be autistic - National Autistic Society

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    How do I know if my child has ASD?
    A child must meet symptoms in all three social and communication subcategories and also in two of the four behavioral pattern subcategories to receive an ASD diagnosis. When symptoms are recorded, their severity must also be determined. This is done on a rating of 1 to 3, with 1 being the least severe and 3 being the most severe.

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    Are autistic adults the first to notice signs of autism?
    Many autistic adults are the first to notice signs that they may be autistic, though it is also common for other family members to notice first. Because autism is a lifelong developmental difference, or neurodivergence, autistic adults were also autistic as children, however, the signs that they were autistic may have been missed in childhood.

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  3. Signs of autism in children may include12345:
    • Delayed or not reaching developmental milestones
    • Speech differences
    • Social communication difficulties
    • Sensory sensitivities
    • Behavioral differences
    • Reduced eye contact
    • Lack of response to their name
    • Indifference to caregivers
    • Repetitive movements
    • Intense interest in objects
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    Traits of autism in children may include delayed or not reaching developmental milestones, speech differences, social communication difficulties, sensory sensitivities, and behavioral differences.

    Autism in Children: Signs and Traits - Ver…

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    Some children show signs of autism spectrum disorder in early infancy, such as reduced eye contact, lack of response to their name or indifference to caregivers. Other children may develop normally for the first few months or years of life, but then suddenly become withdrawn or aggressive or lose language skills they've already acquired.

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    Symptoms of autism spectrum disorder are different in each child, but common ones include communication delays, repetitive movements and intense interest in objects

    Early Signs of Autism in Children - Clevel…

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    Understanding the Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Kids

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      Key points

      • Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain.
      • People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests.

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    • Autism Speaks
      https://www.autismspeaks.org/signs-autism

      Signs of autism - Autism Speaks

       
    • CDC
      https://www.cdc.gov/autism/signs-sym…

      Signs and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder

      May 16, 2024 · Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a developmental disability caused by differences in the brain. People with ASD often have problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or …

    • Verywell Health
      https://www.verywellhealth.com/autism-in-children-4013636

      Recognizing Signs and Traits of Autism in Children - Verywell Health

    • National Autistic Society
      https://www.autism.org.uk/.../signs-that-a-child-or-adult-may-be-auti…

      Signs that a child or adult may be autistic - National Autistic Society

    • hse.ie
      https://www2.hse.ie/conditions/autism/about-autism/autism-in-chil…

      Autism in children - HSE.ie

    • Mayo Clinic
      https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/autism-spectrum...

      Autism spectrum disorder - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

    • Healthline
      https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/autistic-kids-symptoms

      Autism Symptoms in Kids: Categories, Screening, Treatment & More

    • Autism Speaks
      https://www.autismspeaks.org/autism-…

      Autism symptoms | Autism Speaks

      The two core autism symptoms are: Challenges with social communication and interaction skills and. Restricted and repetitive behaviors. While autism spectrum disorder (ASD) looks different from person to person, doctors look for these …

    • KIDS
      https://www.kids.org.uk/guides/autism

      Autism - Signs, Diagnosis, and Support for Parents | Kids