{"id":1268,"date":"2025-04-10T14:29:43","date_gmt":"2025-04-10T14:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.abilitytohelp.com\/?p=1268"},"modified":"2025-04-15T15:08:22","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T15:08:22","slug":"when-not-to-worry-about-autism","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.abilitytohelp.com\/en\/when-not-to-worry-about-autism\/","title":{"rendered":"When not to worry about autism"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Many parents worry about their children’s development at some point in their development or compare them to their friends’. Competitive parenting drives us all a little crazy; the habit of comparing our children with what our cousins \u200b\u200bor friends’ children are doing isn’t\u00a0\u00a0easy\u00a0<\/em>\u00a0to break, and it can unnerve anyone.<\/p>

Are you worrying too much or too little? How do you know when there’s reason to worry?\u00a0Trust your instincts. You know your child best.<\/strong><\/p>

If you notice that your child is not developing like other children or that something doesn’t seem right, it’s important to talk to a trustworthy source.<\/p>

Talk to your child’s doctor if you have any concerns at any time.<\/h2>

If you are ever concerned that your child is not expressing joy, communicating thoughts, or demonstrating understanding of your language, visual cues, and behavior, talk to your child’s doctor.<\/p>

There are several tools pediatricians can use to assess your concerns. You can also complete the online developmental milestone checklist and share it with your pediatrician. This is a very effective way to communicate your concerns. Read these tips on ” How to Talk to Your Doctor ” for more information (in English and Spanish).<\/p>

Remember, you know your child best, and your concerns are important . Together with your pediatrician, you’ll find the best way to help your child.<\/p>

If you don’t feel heard or are still concerned, schedule another visit. If you’re still concerned, contact another doctor for a second opinion. Instincts come in very handy when it comes to parenting.<\/p>

Please rest assured if your child exhibits any of the behaviors listed below.<\/p>

Recognize developmental milestones in babies and children<\/h2>

The following are some signs that your child is developing excellent communication skills based on their age:<\/p>

  • Responds to his\/her name between 9 and 12 months of age.<\/li>
  • Smiles at 2 months; laughs at 4 or 5 months; expresses great joy at his mood by about 6 months.<\/li>
  • Play and think that hiding your face behind your hands is fun at 9 months old.<\/li>
  • Makes eye contact with people during early childhood.<\/li>
  • Try to say the words you say between 12 and 18 months of age.<\/li>
  • Uses 5 words at 18 months of age.<\/li>
  • Copy their gestures like pointing, clapping, or waving.<\/li>
  • He imitates you, that is, he pretends to mix pancake batter when you give him a spoon and a bowl or pretends to talk on the phone with a toy cell phone.<\/li>
  • He shakes his head “no.”<\/li>
  • Waves to say hello at 15 months old.<\/li>
  • Points to show you something interesting or to get your attention at 18 months of age.<\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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