Baby Autism Checklist
Parents of babies and young children should be aware of the signs and symptoms of autism in order to get early treatment if needed. A baby autism checklist can help parents be more vigilant and aware of any potential red flags.
1. Lack of eye contact:
Babies with autism may not make eye contact with others, or they may only make fleeting eye contact.
2. Limited or no verbal communication:
Babies with autism may not babble or use other vocalizations, and they may not say any words by the age of two.
3. Repetitive movements or sounds:
Babies with autism may rock back and forth, spin around, or make repetitive noises.
4. Resistance to change in routine:
Babies with autism may become upset if their routine is changed, even if the change is minor.
5. Poor social interaction skills:
Babies with autism may not be interested in playing with others, and they may not respond to social cues like facial expressions or body language.
6. Fixated on objects or interests:
Babies with autism may be very interested in one specific object or topic, to the point that they ignore everything else around them.
7. Inability to tolerate loud noises or bright lights:
Babies with autism may be sensitive to loud noises or bright lights and may react negatively to them.
8. Sleeping and eating problems:
Babies with autism may have difficulty sleeping through the night or eating regular meals.
9. Clinging to parents:
Babies with autism may cling to their parents constantly and refuse to be apart from them for any length of time.