Autism can be noticed during infancy. It is usually noticed
during early childhood, which is between the ages of 2-6 years.
The severity of symptoms varies. Children with autism may show a
combination of behaviors. Autism is a lifelong condition. Each
child is different. Symptoms fall into four broad categories: -
Poor or limited social relationships - Underdeveloped
communication skills - Repetitive behaviors and unusual
interests and activities - Signs of altered and confused sensory
input Children develop and change rapidly at this early stage.
Symptoms often take the form of failure to progress. A child may
also regress from previous achievements. Something wrong may be
noticed at birth. However, it is more common to notice something
wrong when your child is a toddler. He or she may not achieve
normal social and developmental milestones. The range of unusual
behaviors is wide. Children have many different combinations of
behaviors. Poor or Limited Social Relationships Symptoms may
include: - Avoiding eye