Early symptoms of autism

Do you know in most cases autism isn’t diagnosed until the child is about age three? Although some scientists and experts believe that the child may show some early symptoms of autism.

This is because autism is considered to have high genetic link. This disorder is considered as congenital as well by experts.

Some children diagnosed with autism in the later age had abnormal head circumference when compared with normal children of their age. This can be considered as early symptoms of autism. But this is not true in all kids.

When you doubt your kid is showing some early symptoms of autism, you should better seek the advice of a good pediatrician.

In expert’s opinion one should trust their instincts and get their kid evaluated as early as possible.

But there are certain early symptoms of autism helpful for the early diagnosis.

· Does the baby respond to her name when called by the parents or caregiver? Normal babies are give response to sounds and voices familiar to them. But babies with early symptoms of autism may not respond.

· A normal kid will point out things he sees and shows curiosity. They shift their looks from one point to others. This is totally absent in autistic children.

· They don’t try to imitate others. Autistic children show this early symptom of autism in their behavior.

· Thy never engaged in pretend play or show any interest in parents or any one looking after them unlike other kids. This also is an early symptom of autism.