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Autism Signs in Toddlers: What To Look For

Trained and experienced professionals can often diagnose Autism between 18 and 24 months, and sometimes even earlier, yet the average age that a child in the U.S. receives an Autism diagnosis is four-and-a-half years old. This is often because many parents and professionals miss the early signs of Autism. Although it’s never too late to begin treatment and see some progress, a child’s best opportunity to learn critical developmental skills, including language, socialization, and problem solving is during the infant and toddler years. This relates to brain plasticity, or the brain’s ability to strengthen certain pathways, reorganize itself, or ...