Show Notes We discuss 26 of the most common warning signs of autism. This is a great episode to help you understand when you might want to get an evaluation done. We also share some tips to helping overcome some of the warning signs themselves. Hopefully, this episode can help some autistic children get diagnosed and receive services much earlier.  List Eye Contact  Does Not Respond to Name  Won’t Follow Objects With Eyes Does Not Communicate With Gestures Minimal or No Language  Repetitive Speech  No Imitation  Lack of Interest in Food Does Not Show Empathy Does Not Engage in Imaginary Play  Does Not Understand Feelings Difficulty Making Friends  Trouble Following Simple Directions  Takes Things to Literally Does Not Meet Milestones Unusual Posture or Toe Walking  Moaning  Hand Flapping  Lining Things Up  Excessive Spinning  Repetitive Behaviors  Head Banging  Likes Routines  Does Not Seem to Feel Pain and/or is Not Afraid of Anything  Overly Sensitive to Smells, Tastes, Sounds and Textures Meltdowns

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