Comments on: Signs of Autism in Toddlers and Infants

By: Tina

Tina — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 02:36:46 +0000

I was just curious about something. I was at my niece’s dancing school today and I was observing this little boy who is about 2-1/2 years old, according to one of the instructors and noticed that he does not like to interact with the others and would rather be by himself or with his mother. The instructor just says “He is not sure if he wants to be here.” Now, just to let you know, my niece has no signs of autism. She is very loving, playful, and loves to be around others. Actually, she talks about the boy and says that she helps him, which I think is very sweet. It is quite obvious that he has a delay issue. And, I also noticed that he was doing something in a repetative motion, I think it was clicking the pen open and close. But, I couldn’t tell. One thing I know is that whatever it was he was opening and closing it repeatedly. He didn’t last long in the class today, but I guess he has his good days and bad days. I think the mother said, “We’ll be back next week and see what happens.” So, my question to you is, “Is he autistic.” It seems like he is off in his own little world and when you try to bring him into your world he gets upset and creates a scene! I felt sorry for the little boy when he got upset. Anyways, just a little curious, that’s all.

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 22:01:26 +0000

To parents of children with autism could you share any “signs” of the disorder that you observed from Birth to 1 years old. I would greatly appreciate your responses.

By: Sarah Sultana

Sarah Sultana — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 15:26:46 +0000

My son is 4 Yr old and he didn’t spoke until he was 3 yr and I am not quit sure about his behaviour, he is very social but he repeat his actions and follow routine, like always holding cars in his hands even while he sleeps he hold cars and trucks and if they fall down, he is awake and cry for them and couln’d demostrate the problem or complain instead just cry as he is unable to explain his problems, always want the stuff in its place like shoe my husband drives car and I sit beside him but sometime if I have to drive he cries and wants me to sit and let my husband to be a driveer. It tooks months to teach him how to write the letter “A” and letter”B”. 80% of the time is he nice in public but 20% of the time he rolls on the floor if he doesn’t like anything and when he is excited he shouts and laugh loudly, eat only cereal and he doesn’t want to try any new food. Can anyone explain if these are the signs for autism?

By: Staci

Staci — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 02:58:01 +0000

I am so thankful I found this site! I believe my 2 year old daughter is on the autism spectrum….I spoke with her doctor when she turned 2 about my concerns and was told she was “right on track.” As a mom, I KNEW something was different about her-almost as if there was a dis-connection from the world…she was in her own world. I contacted a service called First Steps (Indiana) They have been amazing in my journey to help my daughter. I encourage everyone who has heard there is nothing wrong, but feels there might be, to continue…look on the internet, in the phone book..gather resources, take video footage, write down things you are noticing. You have to be your child’s advocate in this process!

By: terryann

terryann — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 20:00:39 +0000

my son is 13months old and he is not talking i worry because i think he might be autistic and it scares me. he only says mama i am so scared i dont know what to do.

By: amy

amy — Thu, 24 Sep 2009 15:32:53 +0000

my son is now 5 yrs old and is being tested for the second time for autism…the first time he was tested the specialists said that there were enough symptoms to say that he was but there was also more than enough to say that he wasn’t…but yet to this day he still shows signs…lining up tha toy cars,temper tantrums, says his tummy hurts, didnt talk till after he was 2 yrs old, in his own little world, sometimes will play with others, will not CUDDLE unless i go to him and give him a hug then like struggles to get away, if there is anyone outh there who can relate to this please tell me something anything…

By: kailene

kailene — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 23:38:41 +0000

i have a friend whos 2 year old screams whenever you look or talk to him high pitched ear peircing screams. he also doesnt talk he mumbles to songs on radio but never actual words, do you think this is normal behavior or could it be a sign of autism?

By: JJ

JJ — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 16:43:30 +0000

I have twins boy/girl, they just turned two June 29th. My daughter talks complete sentences, spells her name and is potty trained. My son at one time was saying mom, dad, bye-bye, eat and a few more simple words at about 18 months…now nothing. He does spin around but that’s something I started doint with them when they were able to walk. He always has to have two of the same things in his hand, perferrable the exact same and he does spin tops or whatever. I have took him to his dr and she said he had a developmental delay. I have now scheduled appointments with a speech therapist and developmental therapist. He seems very normal, understands commands, his name and so on just doesn’t speak…I’m very concerned…HELP!

By: crystal

crystal — Sat, 01 Aug 2009 02:38:17 +0000

i have a 17 month old girl who is my second child she used to say about 3-4 words around 1 year old now she wont talk at all all she does is make a sound to tell you what she wants she can understand what you say if you tell her to do something she will even things you wouldnt think she would understand but she wont say any words and sometimes she seems like she is off in a different world if you talk to her its like she dont comprehend that you are talking to her and she can play with a toy for hours one minute and the next she cant sit still do you have any advice thank you

By: jennifer

jennifer — Fri, 24 Jul 2009 01:55:26 +0000

my daughter will be 18 months next month and she still isnt walking. Nor is she talking, waving her hand bye bye, giving kisses, and she does these facial expressions. At first we thought this was cute. But now that we have really paid attention to these faciall expressions, my daughter acts as if she doesnt even know she just did this. should i be concerned and who answeres these questions on here?