Autism Red Flags - Which is the Most Important One?

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Lack of Communication Intent
This is perhaps the tell tail sign of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Not saying that a child who doesn’t want to speak will immediately be on the spectrum. Sometimes children who have other speech and language disorders also suffer from this. However, if you can see that your child is using words to sing, count and label just not using those words to communicate with you… Then your child has a low communication intent.
This means your child would rather do things the hard way than speak up and communicate his/her needs. This usually comes as a hand pull or crying. The child needs to learn the power of using words to get the message across.
Lack of communication intent is also the root cause for all the other red flags. Why would a child want to look at you, respond to his name or share an eye gaze if she isn't interested in communicating with you? Get your child assessed!
Inappropriate Play Skills
When speech and language therapists assess a child, we often look at a child's play skills. Why? Because play skills are directly correlated with the child's ability to relate real-life things and activities with language. If a child is often throwing or mouthing (biting) toys and not playing with the toy how it's supposed to, then you may want to get your child assessed.
What About “Stimming?”, Responding to Name and Eye Contact?
All of the above red flags are what we hear at the clinic every day. These are indeed the most observable signs for ASD. However, these are the surface symptoms. Just as having a cough can have multiple underlying reasons. You must take a look at the WHY the child is having these symptoms. Instead of worrying, go for an assessment as soon as possible. We cannot provide any type of assessment over the internet, so please do consult your local clinic!

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[@michelleweilenmann8619]

Thank you so much, please keep doing this videos, they really help and are educational and important to all of us, to know what's autism, what's speach delay, when is one or the other, what can we do in our home to help...Love your profesional and positive insight :)

[@AgentsofSpeech]

no problem, thanks for supporing

[@vickieloh5629]

I regret knowing your channel little too late. If only I know your channel earlier I would have help my child. Anyway, thank you for sharing. It's positive vibes.

[@omygodish3]

It’s never to late to help your child just keep your head up and love your child just that much more and anything’s possible

[@theserventofmafiaboss]

You talk so much positive

[@bobsoldrecords1503]

Hyperlexia is a huge red flag. Parents think their child is a genius because they can read at two or three years old. Yes, we usually have higher IQs than Neurotypicals, but it's a major red flag

[@truedreams8450]

Except for Hyperlexia 3. Kids with hyperlexia 3 can read at early age while their spoken language is lagging behind. They are not autistic. Look it up.

[@arshadkherani5764]

Thank you so much.

[@AgentsofSpeech]

You're welcome!

[@allofcece5868]

Good stuff

[@AgentsofSpeech]

Glad you enjoyed

[@AK-mi2ru]

How can we book a session with you for my 2 and 4month old ?

[@michelp.koivogui380]

Thank u so much sir may God bless u my child in now 5 years old but still she can not talk but she understand all u said to her

[@maritesgancenia54]

What herb youre talking about im interested thank you

[@chiomachristiana3087]

Thank you for this. Before now if my daughter wanted juice she will go to fridge bring the juice box and a cup to me but will not ask for help?

[@AgentsofSpeech]

Watch more of our videos and you'll know what to do

[@maritesgancenia54]

What kind of herbs thank you

[@bavyasripothu5677]

@ZahhidMicheal 1:12

[@nikeoyerinde7736]

Hello,this is the same thing am facing now,what do I do?

[@chiomachristiana3087]

@@nikeoyerinde7736 I kept modeling what I wanted her to say

[@hondafitz]

my child biting his nails is it stimming? because I have friends that bite their nails

[@AgentsofSpeech]

Everyone stims, if the stimming makes it hard for the person to function then you needa do something about it

[@liezlannbenitez7554]

My son is 2 years and 2 months old... He knows the alphabet and he can count 1-10, but still can't communicate verbally. If he wants something he will just point it or give it to me to open. He is also lacking in eye contact. Although he's looking at me when I call his name but not often. My husband and I are so worried. We are always praying that he doesn't have ADHD.🙏

[@ezhilarasimarimuthu9092]

Hi how he s doin now

[@bobsoldrecords1503]

Praying he doesn't have ADHD???? What kind of ableist BS is that?

[@ojoj5194]

@@bobsoldrecords1503 come on. u dont need to say that. bs or not have some respect for other ppl fam.

[@worksbykaye]

My child is 1year old and 3 months. I still cant see her intention to communicate with me and she doesnt have the appropriate play skills. Or is it still too early to tell?

[@AgentsofSpeech]

A little early, usually children start using single words by 1.5 years old

[@worksbykaye]

@@AgentsofSpeech thank you so much for your response. That means a lot. I've discovered your channel last march 12, 2022. Eversince, I have tried applying what I have learned to my child. I have been teaching her the open palm gesture, he gets annoyed. But instead, she would tap me whenever she wants something. Yesterday, she started saying Papa clearly. Not just papapapapa babble but, papa, loud and clear. You are right when you said that they might get annoyed by too much talking so I've tried to choose my words carefully whenever talking to her. I have seen big improvements since then. Also, eversince I have learned about virtual autism in your channel, we limited the screen time to 5 minutes per day and now she's responding whenever we call her name, she now looks at us in the eye and smiles. I want to say thank you because you are helping so many parents like me. Please continue spreading positivity and hope. May you be blessed more.❤

[@ezhilarasimarimuthu9092]

​@@worksbykaye how is ur daughter doing now

[@brenaicooper3916]

So intent to communicate means that they are not using gestures either to communicate like hand leading ?

[@AgentsofSpeech]

Communication intent means does the child want to communicate, in any way gesture, sounds or even hand leading

[@Esther_AdeoluOjo]

@AgentsofSpeech my 4 year old communicates in different ways except for speech. We hear her talking randomly but won't talk to us. She did start talking with speech therapy but regressed after a 3months break. My older daughter did the same but is 9 years old and talks non stop. Should I assume that she will start talking soon like her older sister?

[@Angela_1438]

Are you in California perhaps?

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