what are the signs of autism in a 2 year old?
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['not responding to their name.', 'avoiding eye contact.', 'not smiling when you smile at them.', 'getting very upset if they do not like a certain taste, smell or sound.', 'repetitive movements, such as flapping their hands, flicking their fingers or rocking their body.']
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['Irritability.', 'Drooling/Skin Rashes.', 'Coughing.', 'Biting and Gnawing.', 'Low Grade Fever.', 'Cheek rubbing and ear pulling.', 'Diarrhea.']
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['Your child may have stomach pain, feel sick (nausea) or be sick (vomit) or they may get diarrhoea or constipation (difficulty doing a poo). ... ', 'They may get headaches.', 'Your child may feel dizzy or light-headed when they stand up, or may faint. ... ', 'They may get a rash.']
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People with autism sometimes may have physical symptoms, including digestive problems such as constipation and sleep problems. Children may have poor coordination of the large muscles used for running and climbing, or the smaller muscles of the hand. About a third of people with autism also have seizures.
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The DSM-5 notes those with level 2 autism require substantial support. The symptoms associated with this level include a more severe lack of both verbal and nonverbal communication skills. This often makes daily activities difficult.
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['Hard to get your baby to look at you. ... ', 'Rarely shares enjoyment with you. ... ', 'Rarely shares their interests with you. ... ', 'Rarely responds to their name of other bids. ... ', 'Limited use of gestures such as show and point. ... ', 'Hard to look at you and use a gesture and sound.']
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['blinking.', 'eye rolling.', 'grimacing.', 'shoulder shrugging.', 'jerking of the head or other limbs.', 'jumping.', 'twirling.', 'touching objects and other people.']
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“Autism can be identified in babies as young as two months, early research suggests,” BBC News reports. Using eye-tracking technology, researchers claim to have identified subtle differences in the way affected babies respond to visual prompts, it says.
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['Fever.', 'Severe cough.', "Wheezing — a high-pitched noise that's usually heard on breathing out (exhaling)", 'Rapid breathing or difficulty breathing — the child may prefer to sit up rather than lie down.', 'Bluish color of the skin due to lack of oxygen (cyanosis)']
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['Shivering. Feeling shivery and cold on the outside, can be an indication of a fever. ... ', 'Appearing Hot and Flushed. You will usually be able to tell if your baby has a fever just by touching them as forehead, back or stomach will feel very hot. ... ', 'Irritable. ... ', 'A High Temperature. ... ', 'Loss of Appetite.']
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As your baby grows into a toddler, signs of a hearing loss may include: limited, poor, or no speech. frequently inattentive. difficulty learning.
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['Frequent coughing that worsens when your child has a viral infection, occurs while your child is asleep or is triggered by exercise or cold air.', 'A whistling or wheezing sound when breathing out.', 'Shortness of breath.', 'Chest congestion or tightness.']
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['Excessive fatigue. If your child seems extraordinarily tired or sleepy, changes in blood sugar may be affecting their energy levels.', 'Frequent urination. ... ', 'Excessive thirst. ... ', 'Increased hunger. ... ', 'Slow-healing sores. ... ', 'Darkened skin.']
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['Random or roving eye movements, eyelid blinking or fluttering, eyes rolling up, eye opening, staring.', 'Sucking, smacking, chewing and protruding tongue.', 'Unusual bicycling or pedalling movements of the legs.', 'Thrashing or struggling movements.', 'Long pauses in breathing (apnea)']
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Restricted behavior and play Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder are often restricted, rigid, and even obsessive in their behaviors, activities, and interests. Symptoms may include: Repetitive body movements (hand flapping, rocking, spinning); moving constantly.
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['irritable,', 'clumsiness.', 'clinginess.', 'grizzling.', 'crying.', 'demands for constant attention.', 'boredom with toys.', 'fussiness with food.']
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['May talk later than most children.', 'May have difficulty pronouncing words, i.e., busgetti for spaghetti, mawn lower for lawn mower.', 'May be slow to add new vocabulary words.', 'May be unable to recall the right word.', 'May have difficulty with rhyming.']