FAQ: What are the red flags for autism?

Not responding to their name by 12 months

Not pointing at objects to show interest by 14 months

Lack of pretend play by 18 months

Avoiding eye contact and preferring to be alone

Delayed speech development or loss of previously acquired language skills

Repetitive behaviours like hand flapping or rocking

Unusual and intense reactions to sounds, smells, tastes, textures, lights, or colours

Difficulty understanding other people's feelings or expressing their own