Behavioral challenges for children with autism

● No shared interests with peers by 15 months of age

● No facial expressions like happy, sad, angry, and surprised by 9 months of age

● Using few or no gestures by 12 months of age (for example, not waving goodbye) ● Avoiding or not maintaining eye contact

● Not responding to name by 9 months of age

● Not interested in pretend play, even by 4 years of age

● Not pointing to show something interesting by 18 months of age ● Not noticing when others are hurt or upset by 24 months of age ● Preferring solitary and repetitive play ● Not able to grasp the concept of turn-taking ● Not initiating interaction with peers

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Unusual mood or emotional reactions

● Anxiety, stress, or excessive worry

● Delayed language and movement skills

● Delayed cognitive or learning skills

● Gastrointestinal issues (for example, constipation) ● Unusual eating and sleeping habits