Sign of autism in baby
Fellow parents, is it true that autism is hereditary? At what age can its characteristics be seen in babies, and what are they like... I'm a bit worried, my baby doesn't like to make eye contact when I talk to him is that normal?
hi mummy! im a special needs educator. yes, autism is strictly a hereditary condition. In many countries, autism can only be diagnosed at 3 years old because it takes time for certain skills such as eye contact to develop. how old is your baby now? you may want to speak to a paediatrician or a medical staff during your baby's next developmental check-up. it could be slower development, and letting a medical staff know may help direct you to resources that can provide support such as occupational therapy to work on these skills if it is not yet showing.
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