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30. www.RCMAutismNotebook.com (c) 2007 30 Article: For the Autistic Child , Time Matters NYT Feb. 2005
Dr. Pauline Filipek sizes up her tiny patient….Article: For the Autistic Child , Time Matters NYT Feb. 2005
Dr. Pauline Filipek sizes up her tiny patient….
31. www.RCMAutismNotebook.com (c) 2007 31 Red Flag Criteria for diagnosis prior to 3 years oldAt 6 months not making eye contact with parent during interaction
Not cooing or babbling
Not smiling when parents smile
Not participating in vocal turn-taking
Not responding to peek-a-boo game The criteria used to diagnose autism is designed for 3 year olds. Recent research shows certain behaviors in younger children may indicate a higher risk for developing the disorder. No single factor indicates a child may have autism, the presence of several symptoms should be cause for concern.
Dr. Landa
Center for Autism and Related Disorders at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore
Described the following as possible symptom… At 6 months, etcThe criteria used to diagnose autism is designed for 3 year olds. Recent research shows certain behaviors in younger children may indicate a higher risk for developing the disorder. No single factor indicates a child may have autism, the presence of several symptoms should be cause for concern.
Dr. Landa
Center for Autism and Related Disorders at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore
Described the following as possible symptom… At 6 months, etc
32. www.RCMAutismNotebook.com (c) 2007 32 At 14 months No attempts to speak
Not pointing, waving or grasping
No response when name is called
Indifferent to others
Repetitive body motions
Fixation on a single object
Oversensitivity to textures, smells, sounds
Strong resistance to change in routine
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Does not initiate 2-word phrases (doesn’t just echo words)
Any loss of words or developmental skill
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