Signs of autism in the eighth month

Signs of autism in the eighth month

Most parents notice some strange things, signs and symptoms on children with autism before they reach a year, but most others notice a change in the growth and development of the child by 80% - 90% at the age of two years. Important information that helps in making an accurate diagnosis and starting child care in particular.

The following are the most important signs of autism in the eighth month or in the period between the sixth and ninth month: 

• Inability to access things 

Babies as young as one year old often try to reach surfaces and discover objects, and a child with autism is different when they don't try.

• Not showing affection to parents

Eight-month-olds do not show affection to their parents, which is surprising to many of the people who care for these children.

• Not responding to the voices around them

Children with autism do not respond to surrounding sounds the same way as others, so that parents feel indifferent to the child or hear the surrounding sounds.

• Facial expressions are limited

Children with autism at the age of eight months do not respond to stimuli around them by laughing like other children.

• Not looking at the place you are pointing to

Most children with autism don't focus and look at the point you're making.

• Not responding when they are called by name

Autistic patients do not respond normally when their name is called, as parents sometimes feel that the child does not hear them.

• Not knowing the people around them

Babies at the age of eight months may not recognize the people around them despite their proximity to the child, which may be a sign of the child's autism.

• Inability to transfer toys between hands

Eight-month-old children with autism have difficulty transferring toys between hands while playing.

• Loss of eye contact 

Children with autism do not communicate in the correct way using their eyes, so that these children can look away when trying to address them.

• Doing repetitive movements

Children with autism make movements either using their hands or using their legs repeatedly and continuously. 

What should you do when you notice signs of autism in the eighth month?

It is recommended to consult a pediatrician immediately when he notices any signs of autism in the eighth month, so that the doctor examines the child by examining all the apparent symptoms to obtain an accurate diagnosis .

Detecting signs of autism at an early age helps to start dealing with the disease early and deal with and sometimes relieve symptoms related to the disease.

The main goal of diagnosing a child with autism at an early age is to make the child's life better and improve the symptoms associated with autism. 

What are the reasons why children have autism?

The following are the main causes of autism in children: