Episode #19 Warning Signs
Show Notes
We discuss 26 of the most common warning signs of autism. This is a great episode to help you understand when you might want to get an evaluation done. We also share some tips to helping overcome some of the warning signs themselves. Hopefully, this episode can help some autistic children get diagnosed and receive services much earlier.
List
- Eye Contact
- Does Not Respond to Name
- Won’t Follow Objects With Eyes
- Does Not Communicate With Gestures
- Minimal or No Language
- Repetitive Speech
- No Imitation
- Lack of Interest in Food
- Does Not Show Empathy
- Does Not Engage in Imaginary Play
- Does Not Understand Feelings
- Difficulty Making Friends
- Trouble Following Simple Directions
- Takes Things to Literally
- Does Not Meet Milestones
- Unusual Posture or Toe Walking
- Moaning
- Hand Flapping
- Lining Things Up
- Excessive Spinning
- Repetitive Behaviors
- Head Banging
- Likes Routines
- Does Not Seem to Feel Pain and/or is Not Afraid of Anything
- Overly Sensitive to Smells, Tastes, Sounds and Textures
- Meltdowns
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