Sunday, 14 September 2014

Red Flags for Autism



  • No big smiles or other warm, joyful expressions by six months or thereafter
  • No back and forth sharing of sounds, smiles or facial expressions by 9 months
  • No babbling by 12 months
  • No back and forth gestures such as pointing, showing, reaching or waving by 12 months
  • No meaningful two-word phrases (including imitating or repeating) by 24 months
  • Any loss of speech, babbling or social skills at any age


To read more about the signs and symptoms of autism click on the Link for Autism Speaks Canada:
http://www.autismspeaks.ca/about-autism/signs-and-symptoms-of-autism/

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