Autism is a
developmental disability that affects the way people communicate, behave, or interact with others.
Signs of Autism
Smiles by 6 months
Imitates facial expressions or sounds by 9 months
Coos or babbles by 12 months
Gestures (points or waves) by 14 months
Speaks with single words by 16 months and uses phrases of two words or more by 24 months
Plays pretend or “make-believe” by 18 months