A parent’s guide to early signs of autism

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) co­vers a broad range of symptoms, and cases don’t always look the same. Many patients are challenged, to varying degrees, with social skills, speech and nonverbal communication.

Since each child’s development is unique, it is not surprising that most parents face the difficulty of deciding whether their child’s symptoms are worrisome or not. Makati Medical Center shared with The Manila Times some of the more common signs to look out for in a child.