Early signs of autism
My little girl is 14 months old and I'm worry if she has autism. I understand it's very early for diagnosis though. She has a pretty good eye contact with me and her dad (not very good) but avoids looking at the other people's eyes. If they're away she will keep looking at them once they are close and look at her she gets uncomfortable and a bit scared. She loves reading for her a lot but I've noticed she has some sort of intense interest in some specific animals and airplane and point to them 50x times everyday and we should keep repeating their name until she let go. She's very active and hardly sit on the floor. She has started the nursery and the staff has said she just explores until gets frustrated and then cries.
She can clap hands, wave and point very well. She says a few words but I feel she has gone a bit quiet recently but has a very good understanding of words and follow simple commands if listens and not run away!
Can anyway who has experience share their thoughts please.
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I completely understand why you’re wondering, and it sounds like you’re really observant of your little girl. ❤️ Some of the things you’ve mentioned can be seen in autistic children, but they can also occur in children who are developing typically, so nobody online could say whether she is autistic.
The fact that she points, waves, claps, has good understanding and uses some words are all useful things to mention too. I would definitely speak to your health visitor/GP and explain your concerns, especially as you feel she has become a little quieter recently. You don’t have to wait for a diagnosis to ask for developmental advice or support. Trust your instincts as her mum and get her checked if you’re worried. ❤️
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