Autism has its roots anchored in the brain during the early stages of development. The most apparent signs and symptoms of autism tend to surface\u00a0between the age of 12 and 18 months. At times a toddler may develop normally until around his\/her second year of life when he\/she begins to lose skills and develop autism. This pattern is called \u201cregression.\u201d<\/p>\n
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The study indicates that a\u00a0faulty\u00a0gene or genes may be behind having a child to develop autism. Autism symptoms in toddlers<\/strong> may also develop due to other factors like viruses, chemical imbalance, and lack of oxygen at birth, etc. In a few instances, autism is caused by rubella\u00a0(German\u00a0measles) in a\u00a0pregnant\u00a0mother. A pregnant woman must be immunised for rubella (German measles) before getting pregnant or in the initial stages of pregnancy. This can help in the mother contracting the measles, thus preventing rubella-associated\u00a0autism in toddlers <\/strong>or the unborn child. Following delivery, there are certain measures that may be helpful in\u00a0preventing autism.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Family\u00a0history of a member having\u00a0autism\u00a0spectrum disorder increases the risk of developing autism in toddlers. <\/strong>Parents having one child with autism may have a 1 in 20 having another child with\u00a0autism.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Most of the children are diagnosed with autism during the first 14 months, but may also contract it and be diagnosed at a much later stage too.<\/p>\n Here are some of the main signs of autism that parents and paediatricians should recognise:<\/p>\n Rather than beseeching the help of parents and elders, a child with autism may remain quiet looking nervous and panicky.<\/p>\n When a child is offered something distasteful, they often emit a sound or expression \u2013 to say \u201cno.\u201d\u00a0The inability to retaliate with a sound or sign is considered as one of the most common autism symptoms in toddlers.<\/p>\n Autism in toddlers often leads to unusual, repetitive behaviours\u00a0like rocking, hand-flapping, twirling, arranging and rearranging toys, and repeating sounds, wiggling fingers in front of the eyes, etc.<\/p>\n Seizures are associated with autism! They tend to show in early childhood. It is important to raise to consider this case seriously and a quick visit to a neurologist\u00a0is a must.<\/p>\n <\/p>\nEarly Signs of Autism<\/strong><\/h1>\n
Reluctant in initiating communication<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Communication Difficulties<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Repetitive Behaviours<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Seizure Disorders<\/strong><\/h2>\n