The Faces of Autism: Resources for Parents

Resources for Parents

The Oprah Winfrey Show | April 15, 2007

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Do you think your son or daughter is different from other children? Although every autistic child is unique, Dr. Anshu Batra, a pediatrician and mother of two autistic sons, shares common warning signs that parents can look out for:

No babbling by 12 months
Unresponsive to his/her own name by 12 months
No pointing or other back-and-forth gestures by 12 months
No single words by 16 months
No two-word spontaneous phrases by 24 months
Any loss of language or acquired skills
Trouble socializing with other children

If you suspect that your child may be autistic, contact your pediatrician.

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