What are the early signs of Autism (in children) ?

What are the early signs of Autism (in children) ?

• Not responding to their own name.

• Inconsistent or giving poor eye-contact and lack of smile on eye-contact.

• No reaction or inconsistent reaction when the name of the child is called out. the hearing test would be in normal limits.

• Hypersensitivity to loud noise

• Self harming behaviors like hitting and self biting.

• Engrossed in her/his world.

• Not following simple commands.

• Not pointing or using gestures to communicate.

General symptoms of Autism spectrum disorders.

• Abnormal Body Posturing or Facial Expressions.

• Abnormal Tone of Voice.

• Behavioral Disturbances.

• Deficits in Language Comprehension

• Delay in Learning to Speak

• Flat or Monotonous Speech

• Inappropriate Social Interaction

• Intense Focus on One Topic

• Lack of Empathy

• Lack of Understanding Social Cues

• Learning Disability or Difficulty

• Not Engaging in Play With Peers

• Preoccupation With Specific Topics

• Problems With Two-Way Conversation

• Repeating Words or Phrases

• Repetitive Movements

• Self-Abusive Behaviors

• Sleep Disturbances

• Social Withdrawal

• Unusual Reactions in Social Settings

• Using Odd Words or Phrases