Autism Signs: Your Month-by-Month Guide

Researchers now believe you can pick up signs of autism in a baby just under 4 months of age. Here are some signs that may indicate your baby should have a developmental evaluation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By Hallie Levine Sklar from American Baby

By 3 months

Early diagnosis of autism can make a dramatic difference. Here are some signs that may indicate your baby should have a developmental evaluation, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

  • She doesn't respond to loud noises.
  • She doesn't follow moving objects with her eyes.
  • She doesn't grasp and hold objects.
  • She doesn't smile at people.
  • She doesn't babble.
  • She doesn't pay attention to new faces.

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