What are possible signs of Autism in babies and toddlers?
  • 6 months:   No social smiles or other joyful expressions directed toward people
  •  6 months:   Limited to no eye contact
  •  9 months:   No vocal sounds, smiles or other nonverbal communication
  •  2 months:   No babbling
  •  12 months: No use of gestures to communicate (e.g. pointing, reaching, waving, etc.)
  •  12 months: No response to name when called
  •  16 months: No words
  •  24 months: No meaningful, two-word phrases
  •  Any loss of any previously acquired speech, babbling, or social skills

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1. What causes autism?
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