Behaviors That May Be Signs Of Autism – I’m A Mom

It’s natural that as a parent you don’t want your child to have a problem of any kind, but when it comes to autism, it’s best to detect it fast, as much as possible before 18 months of age. It is necessary to be aware of what are the most obvious signs of autism.

If this discovery does not happen and autism is detected later, it is not necessary to lose heart, treatment can start at any stage and you can substantially reduce the effects of this condition and help your child to grow up with a better quality of life and learn more fast.

What is autism?

Before mentioning what the main signs of autism are, we have to start by knowing what this condition consists of.

Autism can manifest itself in difficulties to interact socially, to communicate verbally and non-verbally,  and another of its main signs is the execution of repetitive behaviors.

Signs of Autism in Younger Children:

The following points are actions that children with autism cannot perform:

• Doesn’t make eye contact (when you talk to him, when he’s eating or playing with you).
• Don’t smile when other people close to them smile at them.
• Does not respond when someone calls his name, or when he hears a familiar voice.
• It does not visually follow the objects that are shown.
• Does not use gestures to communicate (such as moving hands to greet or say goodbye).
• It doesn’t look at objects that you show with your hands and other parts of your body.
• He doesn’t usually make noises to get your attention when he wants or needs something.

• Does not respond as expected to hugs or gestures of affection.

• At playtime, don’t mimic or respond to his movements, or facial expressions you make for him.
• It doesn’t raise your hands when it wants you to hold and lift them.
• Does not play with other people or show interest or joy during playtime.
• You don’t ask for help when you don’t have the ability to do something on your own.

Warning signs you should watch out for, by age 

At 6 months. He doesn’t smile often or show expressions of joy or happiness.

At 9 months. Make no noise, smile, or use facial expressions to communicate.

At 12 months. Does not respond when called, does not babble (the first stage of oral communication), does not respond to gestures and actions such as pointing or picking up an object.

At 16 months. still haven’t spoken a word

At 24 months. Did not build your first sentences (composed of at least two words)

Signs of Autism in Children Over Two Years Old

• You seem disinterested or unaware that other people are around you.
• You don’t know how to interact with other people, play games or make friends.
• She prefers that people do not touch her, lift her or show affection.
• They do not usually engage in group games, imitate children of the same age, or use toys creatively.

• They have a hard time talking about their feelings.
• It seems they didn’t listen when other people spoke to him.
• Do not share your achievements or interests with those closest to you.
• He speaks with an unusual tone of voice, or with a rhythm that is not very understandable.
• Repeat the same words or phrases over and over again.
• When someone asks him or her a question, he or she repeats that question or does not give a clear answer.
• It refers to itself speaking in the third person.
• Makes many grammatical or vocabulary mistakes when speaking.
• You have difficulty communicating your needs and desires.
• Does not carry out simple instructions.
• Does not understand the tone to be used or that was used when there is speech.
• Avoid eye contact.
• Use facial expressions that are unrelated to what is said.
• His behavior is a little robotic because he doesn’t usually make gestures when communicating.

• You don’t have proper body posture.
• It follows a very strict routine.
• It is difficult to adapt to changes in your routine and tasks.
• Arranges things very methodically.