Indian Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics
Published December 29, 2023 | Version 1
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Signs of Autism in Infancy

Creators

Contributors

  • 1. Postdoctoral Fellow, 2. Associate Professor, 3. Professor, 4. Professor and Head, Department of Developmental Pediatrics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu
  • 2. 1. Postdoctoral Fellow, 2. Associate Professor, 3. Professor, 4. Professor and Head, Department of Developmental Pediatrics, Christian Medical College, Vellore, Tamil Nadu

Description

The  first  three  years  of  life  are  when  signs  of 
Autism  Spectrum  Disorder  begin  to  appear(1).  
Early    diagnosis    of    children    with   Autism 
Spectrum  Disorders  (ASD)  by  their  families  is 
crucial,  as it is becoming increasingly clear that 
early intervention is essential in promoting better 
development   for   these   children(2).   In   many 
instances,  the  early  signs  of  autism  may  be  the 
absence of a skill or ability that typically develops 
at a given age rather than the appearance of the 
unexpected  behaviours  which  are  commonly 
present in Autism Field(3). Paediatricians should 
monitor infant’s development carefully since the 
early signs may be evident if one is aware of what 
to look for.

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Accepted
2024-12-29

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