The following are warning signals to look out for in kids who may have autism:
Milestone regression: It's concerning if your child meets milestones that are typical for his or her age but then stops smiling, cooing, pointing, and other behaviours by the time they are 12 to 18 months old.
Stimming: You should consult a paediatrician as soon as possible if your child engages in repetitive movements such as shaking head, eyelid twitching, twirling, flapping their hands, or spinning in circles.
A few instances of odd eating habits include pica (the abnormal desire to eat things that are not considered foods, such as dirt, clay, ice, or hair), eating only certain food categories, such as sweet or salty food, or just "yellow" or a particular coloured meal.
Disorders of communication: Problems with both verbal and nonverbal communication
Milestone regression: It's concerning if your child meets milestones that are typical for his or her age but then stops smiling, cooing, pointing, and other behaviours by the time they are 12 to 18 months old.
Stimming: You should consult a paediatrician as soon as possible if your child engages in repetitive movements such as shaking head, eyelid twitching, twirling, flapping their hands, or spinning in circles.
A few instances of odd eating habits include pica (the abnormal desire to eat things that are not considered foods, such as dirt, clay, ice, or hair), eating only certain food categories, such as sweet or salty food, or just "yellow" or a particular coloured meal.
Disorders of communication: Problems with both verbal and nonverbal communication