There is great variation in causes and affects so parents must be careful but also not lose hope and must fight on. It should not be waited to surface but treated as soon as it is apparent to the parents. They need to monitor the child closely and see the presence of developmental delays if any. If diagnosed within 18 months there is a very good chance for revival and a balanced life. Here are the symptoms to look out for in a baby for autism disorder-

If the baby does not make eye contact ever or doesn't even look at the mother while being fed then there is a problem and should be addressed.

Babies give reactions to our movements and facial expressions. Autism could be suspected if the baby does not smile back when it is smiled at or doesn't react to any of your reactions. Also when the baby does not react to its name or to a very familiar voice, it is a matter of concern.

Babies regularly make sounds and actions to capture attention. Something could be wrong if they don't create sounds or make attempts to cuddle. Often autistic children do not give response or reaction to cuddling.

When an object moves in front of a baby it always follows it with its vision. We have all seen with glee children following things with rapt attention. Autistic kids do not follow things visually. Often even after being pointed out things they don't follow the line of sight.

Babies keep making gestures. It could be imitation of our actions. We do waving and they follow. We make faces and they imitate with glee. Autistic children often do not imitate the actions of their parents or even those around. Also normal gestures like waving goodbye or other basic ones used for communicating are absent.

Babies make request in a variety of ways, from crying to pointing at things. Autistic babies often lack the skills to communicate their basic needs. We have to be on the lookout for a lack of communication at this level.

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