According to the American Academy of Pediatrics developmental milestones, by the first birthday, typical toddlers can say one or two words, turn when they hear their name, and point when they want a toy. When offered something they do not want, toddlers make it clear with words, gestures, or facial expressions that the answer is no. For children with ASD, reaching such milestones may not be so straightforward. For example, some children with autism may: Fail or be slow to respond to their name or other verbal attempts to gain their attention Fail or be slow to develop gestures, such as pointing and showing things to others Coo and babble in the first year of life, but then stop doing so Develop language at a delayed pace Learn to communicate using pictures or their own sign language Speak only in single words or repeat certain phrases over and over, seeming unable to combine words into meaningful sentences Repeat words or phrases that they hear, a condition called echolalia Use words that seem odd, out of place, or have a special meaning known only to those familiar with the childs way of communicating. #RavenChild
Posted on: Thu, 22 Jan 2015 02:00:00 +0000
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