Just as there are traits that suggest your child might be autistic, there are common developmental signs indicating your toddler is not autistic. A toddler who responds to their name, copies spoken ...

Medically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhDMedically reviewed by Dakari Quimby, PhD Autism spectrum disorder (ASD), often known simply as autism, is a developmental disability in children and adults.

Autistic children – and adults – often communicate differently to neurotypical people. Key characteristics of autistic speech can include less eye contact, focusing on the details rather than the ...