1. Does the child babble and make sounds?
Babies typically babble and make sounds during the first year of life. Some babies with autism spectrum disorder may not babble as much as other babies, or they may have a different type of babble.
2. Does the child respond to his or her name?
Most babies will respond to their names by the time they are 12 months old. If the child does not respond to his or her name, it could be a sign of autism spectrum disorder.
3. Does the child look at people when they are talking to him or her?
Most babies will look at people when they are talking to them by the time they are 12 months old. If the child does not look at people when they are talking, it could be a sign of autism spectrum disorder.
4. Is the child interested in other children?
Most babies are interested in other children by the time they are 12 months old. If the child is not interested in other children, it could be a sign of autism spectrum disorder.
5. Does the child follow simple commands?
Most babies will follow simple commands by the time they are 12 months old. If the child does not follow simple commands, it could be a sign of autism spectrum disorder.
6. Can the child gesture, such as pointing or waving bye-bye?
Most babies will gesture, such as pointing or waving bye-bye, by the time they are 12 months old. If the child does not gesture, it could be a sign of autism spectrum disorder.
7. Can the child understand what others are saying?
Most babies will understand what others are saying by the time they are 12 months old. If the baby does not understand what others are saying, it could be a sign of autism spectrum disorder.
8. Does the baby enjoy being around people, or does he or she prefer to be alone?
Babies typically enjoy being around people by the time they are 12 months old. Babies who do not enjoy being around people may have autism spectrum disorder.
9. Is the baby upset by loud noises or unfamiliar environments?
Babies typically get upset by loud noises or unfamiliar environments by the time they are 12 months old. Babies who get upset more easily than other babies may have autism spectrum disorder.
10. Does the baby have difficulty with movement, such as crawling, sitting up, and walking?
Babies typically start crawling, sitting up, and walking during the first year of life. Babies who have difficulty with movement may have autism spectrum disorder.