Children as young as 6 months old can show signs of autism.

Most people only discover signs of autism when their children are 2 years old. However, there are signs that can help parents detect autism in their children as early as 6 months old.

Symptoms can vary, but carefully monitor your child's development and consult a doctor.

It's important to note that autism in infants may be noticeable simply because the child lacks normal behaviors, rather than exhibiting abnormal behaviors.

Children with autism tend to avoid contact and show little attention to the voices of others. They don't change positions or raise their hands when being picked up like other children. Their emotional expressions are often apathetic and their faces are expressionless... These are signs of autism that can be detected as early as 6 months old.

He smiles less:Does your baby smile back when you give them a warm, cheerful smile? Does your baby smile to themselves? Six-month-old babies can giggle or express joyful emotions.

Less imitation:Does your child imitate the sounds or movements of others? Does your child interact or share expressions with others? At 9 months old, a child who imitates sounds, smiles, and facial expressions less than usual may be showing early signs of autism.

Early detection of autism in children is a pressing and important issue in many countries around the world. Children with autism who are diagnosed early have a much greater chance of becoming normal individuals and integrating into society.

Delayed babbling:Has your child started babbling or whispering their own language? How often do they do this? And should they reach that milestone by 12 months old?

Does not respond to being called by name:If a child doesn't respond when called by name between the ages of 6 and 12 months, parents may worry that their child is hearing impaired and may not realize it could be a sign of autism. If you observe this behavior in your child, monitor them and consult a doctor.

Inflexible eyes:A child's eye contact may seem limited when communicating with friends or loved ones. This could be an early sign of autism because eye contact is a form of communication and expression of understanding.

Rarely attracts attention:Is your child starting to make noises or gestures to get your attention? If your child doesn't seem interested in this, it could be a sign that they may have difficulty communicating and building relationships with others.

A study on the needs of families with autistic children conducted in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City showed that less than a quarter of children with autism were diagnosed early before the age of 2, and 45% received intervention before the age of 3.

Lack of body language:Does your baby boy do all sorts of things when interacting with others? Can he wave, smile, and reach for things? These are milestones babies reach around 9-10 months old.

Motor developmental delay:Closely monitor your baby's motor development milestones such as rolling over, crawling, and scooting.

According to VNN