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Autism Symptoms

Learn about the early signs and symptoms that could suggest autism spectrum disorder, including a lack of eye contact, late talking, and repetitive behaviors.
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Health Conditions Associated With Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Could Your Daughter Be Autistic? 11 Signs of Autism in Girls
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
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Understanding Why Your Autistic Child Rocks, Flaps, and Paces
Medically reviewed by Lyndsey Garbi, MD
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What Are the Early Signs of Autism?
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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How Speech Patterns in Autism Can Affect Communication
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD
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Is the Lack of Eye Contact a Symptom of Autism?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Learn How Late Speech Could Be, but Isn't Always, a Sign of Autism
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Could Your Child Have Autism?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Why Autistic Children Play Differently
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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13 Speech and Communication Issues Your Autistic Child May Be Facing
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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How Autism May Affect Sympathy and Empathy
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Do Children With Autism Understand What Others Think or Feel?
Medically reviewed by Nicholas R. Metrus, MD
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Is It Autism? These Red Flags Don't Necessarily Mean a Diagnosis
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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5 Signs to Look out for If You're Worried Your Child Has Autism
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD
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Your Autistic Child's Melt Down May Be From Sensory Overload
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO
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Is There Such a Thing as Autistic Behavior?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Your Pediatrician May Miss Signs of Autism
Medically reviewed by Aron Janssen, MD
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How Executive Functioning Deficit in Autism Can Be Improved
Medically reviewed by Sarah Rahal, MD
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Hallmark Features and Behaviors That a Child Could Have Autism
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Recognizing Repetitive Behaviors in Autism and How to Manage Them
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Why Does My Child With Autism Echo Words and Sounds?
Medically reviewed by Steven Gans, MD
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Can People With Autism Recognize Faces?
Medically reviewed by Pilar Trelles, MD
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How Lack of Social Motivation Impacts People with Autism
Medically reviewed by Jonathan B. Jassey, DO