Infantile manifestations of autistic children usually include lack of eye contact and social teasing, delayed language development, and stereotyped behavior.
1. Lack of eye contact: Autistic children in infancy may show slow response to adults’ calls and teasing, lack of eye contact, and stagnant expressions.
2. Lack of social teasing: While a normal child will respond to teasing at three or four months of age, a baby with autism lacks facial expressions and will not respond in a timely manner.
3. Delayed language development: Normal babies babble at around two months of age, while autistic babies do not.
4. Stereotyped behaviors: Children with autism may consistently repeat stereotyped behaviors in infancy.
There may be other signs of autism in infancy. If you suspect that your baby has autistic tendencies, it is recommended that you seek medical attention.