10 Signs of Autism in Babies
Article Sources
- 1. 'Autism: Early Signs in Infants and Toddlers.’ Autism Science Foundation. autismsciencefoundation.org/what-is-autism/early-signs-of-autism/resources-for-recognizing-signs
- 2. 'Signs and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/signs.html
- 3. Lowry L. ‘Early Signs of Autism.’ The Hanen Centre. The.org/helpful-info/articles/early-signs-of-autism
Emotional Signs of Autism
Babies who show early signs of autism display very few emotions like pleasure or distress and may cry less than a baby without autism. They may not show signs of affection for their caregivers, parents or siblings. When held, they may seem unusually stiff or lifeless.1‘Autism: Early Signs in Infants and Toddlers.’ Autism Science Foundation. autismsciencefoundation.org/what-is-autism/early-signs-of-autism/resources-for-recognizing-signs
When a person nearby demonstrates that they're hurt or sad, autistic babies don't notice or respond. Facial expressions are limited and eye contact avoidance is common. 2‘Signs and Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorders.’ Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. cdc.gov/ncbddd/autism/signs.html
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