Social Relationships and Interaction

Many children who show mild signs of Autism do not make friends with other kids or even try to play with them. They are generally not afraid of strangers.  If children get separated from their parents and it doesn’t seem to bother them, they may be showing mild symptoms of autism.

Language and Verbal Communication

A 12 month old child should begin to make babbling noises, and should begin to talk by 16 months.  By the time a child is two years old, he or she should be able to use two-word phrases.  If not, the child should be evaluated for autism by a doctor.  Use of repetitive language is another common mild symptom of autism in children.  Read more about " target="_self" signs of mild Autism .

Play and Physical Activities

Many times, children who show mild symptoms of autism wave objects in front of their faces.  Often times, they will be obsessed with their hands and wave them quickly back and forth in front of their faces. This is known as “flapping.”  Children who show mild symptoms of autism can refuse to listen to their parents at times.  They may even have violent temper tantrums during which they bang their heads on the floor or the wall.

Early Detection and Treatment

As soon as a parent identifies some of these behaviors, he or she should get the child to the doctor as soon as possible to be diagnosed.  Early detection is the key to making life easier for a child who may be showing " target="_self" symptoms and signs of Autism .