Red Flags for Autism

Some of these "red flags" could be signs that a doctor should
evaluate a child for autism or a related communication disorder:

The child doesn't respond to his or her name.

The child can't explain what he or she wants.

Language skills or speech are delayed.

The child doesn't follow directions.

The child seems to hear sometimes, but not others.

The child doesn't point or wave bye-bye.

The child used to say a few words or babble, but now doesn't.

The child throws intense or violent tantrums.

The child has odd movement patterns.

The child is hyperactive, uncooperative or oppositional.

The child doesn't know how to play with toys.

The child doesn't smile when smiled at.

The child has poor eye contact.

The child gets "stuck" on things over and over
and can't move on to other things.

The child seems to prefer to play alone.

The child gets things for him or herself only.

The child is very independent for his or her age.

The child does things "early" compared to other kids.

The child seems to be in his or her "own world."

The child seems to tune people out.

The child is not interested in other children.

The child walks on his or her toes.

The child shows unusual attachment to toys,
objects or schedules (i.e., always holding a
string or having to put socks on before pants).

The child spends a lot of time lining things
up or putting things in a certain order.

Source: National Institute of
Child Health and Human Development

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