What are signs of autism in toddlers?

Pretend play (photos courtesy Diana Robins)Click the green bar below to take the M-CHAT-R now. The Modified Checklist for Autism in Toddlers-Revised (M-CHAT-R™) is a scientifically validated tool for screening children between 16 and 30 months of age that assesses risk for autism spectrum disorder (ASD). read more

At each assessment, researchers noted any significant signs of delay or impairment that might be a sign of autism. At the final 30- or 36-month visit, each of the children was given a final diagnosis. Thirty of the children who had siblings with autism were diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder. read more

Signs and symptoms of autism in babies and toddlers. If autism is caught in infancy, treatment can take full advantage of the young brain’s remarkable plasticity. Although autism is hard to diagnose before 24 months, symptoms often surface between 12 and 18 months. read more

Autism Speaks' multi-year Ad Council public service advertising campaign stresses the importance of recognizing the early signs of autism and seeking early intervention services. Recent research confirms that appropriate screening can determine whether a child is at risk for autism as young as one year. read more