Early Signs of Autism

According to the CDC, perhaps as many as 1 in 100 children are autistic, so if you are a parent of a toddler and worried early signs of autism, you are entitled to be affected. It's a good idea to keep a watchful eye on your toddler, because children, even very small can be diagnosed. And research shows that over the diagnosis and treatment, the better the prognosis for success.

So what you looking for? According to the National Institute of Mental Health, here are some red flags at the beginning of autism:

Possible Indicators of Autism Spectrum Disorders

•Not babble, point or make meaningful gestures by age 1

•I did not speak a word of 16 months

•Do not combine two words by 2 years

•No response to name

•Mr. and social language skills

•Eye Contact

•Not seem to know how to play with toys or lines over toys or other objects

•Is connected to a particular toy or object

•Do not smile or interact pleasantly

•At times seems to be hearing impaired

It 'important to remember that there are many possible explanations for most of the symptoms listed above. Child's toy or fixing difficult language is not in itself a sign of autism.

It is also important to remember that a child who does not have good language skills can still be diagnosed with autism spectrum. In fact, some children who are diagnosed with Asperger's extraordinary language and reading skills.

Other possible early signs of autism

Today, autism is usually diagnosed through a process of interviews with parents and children watching. Some researchers have found correlations between some physical problems and autism.