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How do I know if my child has Autism?

Early Speech-Language Indicators of Autism in Children Ages 0-6 Months

Autism can be identified and diagnosed in children as young as under the age of six months. Here are some early speech-language indicators:

The child has no vocalization, cries are not related to needs, and/or does not react differentially to adult voices.

For a book of strategies for working with children with Autism or PDD, please visit: Working With Autism: A "How To" Manual.

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