signs of autism in infants

I have put this right at the beginning because I think it is very important new. I read this April 29 2009 in a British National Newspaper called the Daily Mail. It is saying a major breakthrough has occured in recognizing a gene. this is the link unfortunately I can't make it a link you will have to copy and paste it into your browser. Hope it helps

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/health/article-1174588/Have-key-autism-Scientists-hail-monumental-breakthrough-help-millions.html

Signs of autism in infants are more often than not detected by the child's parents.Signs of Autism in infants are not as easily recognized as they are when the child is older.All parents worry about their children. When they notice signs and symptoms of autism they may dismiss them thinking that their child is "just a bit slow developing" All occasionally need some reassurance that the quirks they see are just that.

These early warning signs of Autism do not automatically suggest autism, but are simply an Autism checklist for parents, These early signs of Autism should be monitored in all children and if exist further evaluation should occur. This aids in early detection and treatment for Autism .Your child's pediatrician should be asking questions regarding your child's developmental milestones at each regular check-up and if you have any concerns share it with your doctor.

Children with autism and other autism spectrum disorders typically display a range of identifiable symptoms. By being aware of these early signs of autism, parents can help spot the disorder at an earlier age, which greatly improves a child's overall prognosisThere is growing evidence that it is possible to spot autism in infants. It may not be possible to formally diagnose autism at this stage as Autism is usually not diagnosed until the ages of 24-36 months.However early recognition of signs of autism in infants allows families to receive advice and support to help them adjust and respond to the child's difficulties.

All parents compare their child to other children and do notice the differences.Listed below is a checklist of the expected development of a normal infant.

By six months old infant we would expect to see the child smiling and reacting to their parents presence.

By the age of nine months the same child would reciprocate their parents smile.

By the time the child reached one year old we would expect it to be babbling and pointing to objects that attracted it's attention.

By sixteen months a child can usually use single words.

By the age of 2 years should be able to use two word phrases.

It must be remembered that all children are individuals and as such develop at varying stages.Some children with autism develop normally and then start to lose their skills.

An infant with autism does not normally smile , does not react to the presence of its parents.Has limited or no speech.As the child becomes older other symptoms of Autism start to develop which are more obvious.