Infant Development and Early Signs of Autism

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What is one of the earliest signs of autism in infants according to the text?

  • Early language development
  • Decreased eye contact (correct)
  • Gesturing skills
  • Increased eye contact

At what age do infants typically begin making skilled eye contact, according to the text?

  • 2 months (correct)
  • 3 months
  • 6 months
  • 1 year

Why is gesturing considered important in infant development?

  • It is a way of building social relationships (correct)
  • It is a sign of autism
  • It helps infants develop motor skills faster
  • It leads to earlier language development

What percentage of parents with autistic children observe developmental differences by the time their child is 2 years old?

<p>80-90% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What behavior may be an early indicator of autism in babies according to the text?

<p>Decline in eye contact at around 2 months (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of eye contact in infant development?

<p>It is crucial for building social relationships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common indicator of a developmental difference in infants?

<p>Not pointing or gesturing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What skill is often decreased in autistic children, as mentioned in the text?

<p>Joint attention (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the main concerns when an infant shows a pattern of nonresponse to their own name?

<p>Signs of language delay (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect of language development can be described as 'uneven' according to the text?

<p>Impairment in some areas despite development in others (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What feature is commonly observed in autistic children's facial expressions compared to nonautistic children?

<p>Less emotional expression through facial expressions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What can the loss of skills and abilities in infants or toddlers indicate?

<p>Potential autism diagnosis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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