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

1. Eye Contact 
2. Does Not Respond to Name 
3. Won’t Follow Objects With Eyes
4. Does Not Communicate With Gestures
5. Minimal or No Language 
6. Repetitive Speech 
7. No Imitation 
8. Lack of Interest in Food
9. Does Not Show Empathy
10. Does Not Engage in Imaginary Play 
11. Does Not Understand Feelings
12. Difficulty Making Friends 
13. Trouble Following Simple Directions 
14. Takes Things to Literally
15. Does Not Meet Milestones
16. Unusual Posture or Toe Walking 
17. Moaning 
18. Hand Flapping 
19. Lining Things Up 
20. Excessive Spinning 
21. Repetitive Behaviors 
22. Head Banging 
23. Likes Routines 
24. Does Not Seem to Feel Pain and/or is Not Afraid of Anything 
25. Overly Sensitive to Smells, Tastes, Sounds and Textures
26. Meltdowns

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