Little, no, or very delayed re-
sponse to his or her name
By 16 months
Very few or no words
By 24 months
Very few or no meaningful
two-word phrases (not including
imitating or repeating)
At any age
Loss of previously acquired
speech, babbling or social skills
Avoidance of eye contact
Persistent preference for soli-
tude
Difficulty understanding other
people’s feelings
Delayed language development
Persistent repetition of words
or phrases
Resistance to minor changes in
routine or surroundings
Restricted interests
Repetitive behaviors (flapping,
rocking, spinning, etc.)
Unusual and intense reactions
to sounds, smells, tastes, textures,
lights and/or colors
The M-CHAT (Modified Check-
list for Autism in Toddlers) is a helpful
place to start. This simple online autism
screen, available at AutismSpeaks.org,
takes only a few minutes. If the answers
suggest your child is at risk for autism,
please consult with your child’s doctor.
Likewise, if you have any other con-
cerns about your child’s development,
don’t wait. Speak to your doctor now
about screening your child for autism.
This article was provided by Autism
Speaks. Autism Speaks is dedicated to
promoting solutions, across the spec-
trum and throughout the life span, for
the needs of individuals with autism and
their families through advocacy and
support; increasing understanding and
acceptance of people with autism spec-
trum disorder; and advancing research
into causes and better interventions for
autism spectrum disorder and related
conditions.
Save The Date!
Thursday, May 30, 2019
Keynote speaker is classically
trained violinist and
songwriter Gaelynn Lea.
Lea was named winner of
NPR Music’s 2016 Tiny
Desk Contest for her
original song “Someday
We’ll Linger in the Sun”.
2019
Developmental
Disability
Awareness Day!
The Conference & Event Center of Niagara Falls
www.ddday.org
Featuring 100+ Vendors, 14 Workshops and Concert!
Learning and Celebrating
Peoples ABILITIES
Presenting Sponsor
Scholorship Sponsor
Linking Agencies, Supporting People Throughout WNY
www.ddawny.org
April 2019 WNY Family 33