Although the Diagnosis of Autism Is Often Not Made Until

question 57

Essay

Although the diagnosis of autism is often not made until toddlerhood (between 18-30 months of age),there are often signs in infancy that the disorder is already present.What are two signs of autism that a caregiver might see in an infant as young as 8-10 months of age?

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Definitions:

Symbolic Form

The representation of logical expressions through symbols to simplify and clarify arguments or mathematical proofs.

Verbal Error

A mistake in the way something is expressed in words, often leading to miscommunication or misunderstanding.

Perceptions

The way in which something is regarded, understood, or interpreted.

Symbolic Form

A way of representing logical propositions using symbols to denote operation and variables, for clarity and simplification in logic and mathematics.