Signs of ASD

1. No or minimal eye contact.

2. Does not respond to name by 9 months of age.

3. Does not show facial expressions such as happy, sad, angry, and surprised by 9 months of age.

4. Does not play simple interactive games like pat-a-cake by 12 months of age.

5. Uses few or no gestures by 12 months of age (for example, does not wave goodbye).

6. Does not share interests with others by 15 month of age (for example, shows you an object that they like).

7. Does not point to show you something interesting by 18 months of age.

8. Does not notice when others are hurt or upset by 2 years of age.

9. Does not notice other children and join them in play by 3 years of age.

10. Does not pretend to be something else, like a teacher or superhero, during play by 4 years of age.