Do any of the following signs or behaviors look familiar? If so, we recommend scheduling an appointment with your child’s healthcare provider for guidance on whether next steps are needed. Early action can make a lifelong difference.
Inconsistent eye contact
Inability to initiate conversations
Prefers to play alone
Difficulty sharing toys
Difficulty imitating motions or peers’ behaviors
Difficulty understanding other people’s emotions or nonverbal gestures
Repetitive movements
Repetitive language
Obsessions over people, things, or words
Unexpected reactions to sounds, sights, tastes, and smells
Delayed speech
Impulsive behaviors
Self-harm behaviors
Aggression
Tantrums
Sensitive to sound
Lacks safety boundaries and danger awareness
Difficulty with toilet training, dressing routines, and bath routines
