Parents may want to contact their pediatrician for a screening if their child shows some of the behaviors listed below:

Problems with Social Interaction:

• Poor eye contact

• Not responding to his/her name

• Not pointing out items of interest

• Prefers to be alone rather than around other people or children

Problems with Communication:

• Limited or no language

• Difficulty starting or having a conversation

• Not playing make-believe with toys

Repetitive or Obsessive Behaviors:

• Repetitive play (e.g., spinning toy car wheels, lining up toys, etc.)

• Unusual obsessions (e.g., only wanting to wear truck shirts, only wanting to use the color green, etc.)

• Repetitive speech/sounds or body movements (e.g., hand flapping, jumping in place, etc.)