{"id":1635,"date":"2023-08-15T07:48:11","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T07:48:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/appliedabcstg.wpenginepowered.com\/?p=1635"},"modified":"2025-06-23T11:20:59","modified_gmt":"2025-06-23T15:20:59","slug":"recognizing-autism-in-children-5-common-signs-to-watch-for","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/appliedabc.com\/es\/recognizing-autism-in-children-5-common-signs-to-watch-for\/","title":{"rendered":"Recognizing Autism In Children: 5 Common Signs To Watch For"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What is Autism and How Can It Be Identified?<\/h2>\n

Autism, also known as autism spectrum disorder, is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects individuals differently and can present a wide range of symptoms.<\/p>\n

The CDC describes symptoms of ASD<\/a> as \u201chaving problems with social communication and interaction, and restricted or repetitive behaviors or interests. People with ASD may also have different ways of learning, moving, or paying attention.\u201d<\/p>\n

The signs of autism in children can be seen as early as six months old, and diagnosis can be done by a healthcare professional as early as 18 months.<\/p>\n

You can learn more about what a diagnosis is and the steps to get one aqu\u00ed<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Early detection and intervention are crucial in supporting children with autism and promoting their development \u2013 the earlier, the better the long-term outcome can be.<\/p>\n

What Do the Signs of Autism Look Like?<\/h2>\n

Autism is a spectrum, so the underlying symptoms vary from person to person. While the symptoms of autism can be seen as early as six months, many children aren’t properly diagnosed until they are five years old. This can be due to the wide range of symptoms that vary from case to case.<\/p>\n

Often, the first sign is a missed childhood milestone, but it’s important to remember that children develop at different rates, with or without autism, so this is not definitive.<\/p>\n

Some Common Signs of Autism Parents Can Look For?<\/h2>\n

1. Impaired Social Interaction<\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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One of the primary indicators of autism in children is impaired social interaction. Children with autism may struggle with the following:<\/p>\n